Colestipol Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia
Initial dose: 5 g of the granules orally once or twice daily (in liquid) or 2 tablets (2 grams) orally once or twice daily.
Maintenance dose: Doses may be titrated in 2 or 5 g daily increments every 1 to 2 months.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Typical doses range from 2 to 30 grams per day in one or two divided doses.
Precautions
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
