Cholestat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Cholestat also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cholestat. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Cholestat include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cholestat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cholestat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cholestat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cholestat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cholestat related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism must refrain from the use of Cholestat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cholestat are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Cholestat may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cholestat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.