Mactor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Mactor have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mactor. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Mactor are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mactor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mactor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Mactor has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mactor related warnings talks about Mactor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mactor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Mactor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Mactor may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Mactor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.