Welchol Dosage
Generic name: COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE 625mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, oral suspension
Drug class: Bile acid sequestrants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.
Testing Prior to Initiation of WELCHOL
Obtain lipid parameters, including triglyceride (TG) levels, before starting WELCHOL. WELCHOL is contraindicated in patients with TG levels >500 mg/dL .
Recommended Dosage in Primary Hyperlipidemia and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The recommended dosage of WELCHOL for adults and for boys and postmenarchal girls aged 10 to 17 years with primary hyperlipidemia is 3.75 grams daily. The recommended dosage of WELCHOL for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 3.75 grams daily. WELCHOL should be taken as follows:
Important Dosing Information for Primary Hyperlipidemia
WELCHOL can be dosed at the same time as a statin, or WELCHOL and the statin can be dosed apart .Monitor lipid levels within 4 to 6 weeks after initiation of WELCHOL.
Administration Instructions
Tablets
Take WELCHOL tablets with a meal and liquid. For patients with difficulty swallowing tablets, use WELCHOL for oral suspension.
For Oral Suspension
To prepare, empty the entire contents of one packet into a glass or cup. Add 1 cup (8 ounces) of water, fruit juice, or diet soft drinks. Stir well and drink. Take WELCHOL oral suspension with meals. Do not take WELCHOL oral suspension in its dry form. Due to tablet size, WELCHOL for oral suspension is recommended for use in the pediatric population.
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