Colestyramine

Antidiarrhoeal

Indications

Bile salt malabsorption, which must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional

Contraindications

Not likely to be effective in complete biliary obstruction; supplement fat-soluble vitamins in prolonged treatment | Potential side effects: Constipation; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; nausea; vomiting

Preparations Available

Oral (soluable sachet)

Quantity

Dose: Initially 4g daily, increased in steps of 4g every week; increased to 12–24g daily in 1–4 divided doses, adjusted to response (maximum 36g per day)

Sizes Available

4g (50), £52.60

Price

4g oral powder sachets (50), £10.76

Antidiarrhoeals

All Antidiarrhoeals

Generic