Colesevelam (Welchol)

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Colesevelam (Oral-Local)

Brand Names : Welchol

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Colesevelam (koh-le-SEV-e-lam) is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels.

Colesevelam works by attaching to certain substances in the intestine. Since colesevelam is not absorbed into the body, these substances also pass out of the body without being absorbed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral

Tablets

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Welchol

† Not commercially available in Canada.

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Colesevelam (Oral-Local)

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