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Colestid

Colestipol

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About Colestid

Overview

Colestid contains colestipol hydrochloride, a cholesterol-lowering medicine taken by mouth. It is used alongside diet to lower high total and LDL cholesterol in people with primary hypercholesterolemia when diet alone has not been enough. It generally has no significant effect on triglyceride levels, but these may rise in some people.

What it treats

Primary hypercholesterolemia (high LDL cholesterol), used alongside diet to lower elevated total and LDL cholesterol when diet alone has not been adequate.

Safety information

Before taking this medicine

Do not take Colestid if you are allergic to colestipol or any of its ingredients.

Interactions

Colestid can bind to other medicines taken by mouth, delaying or reducing their absorption. Discuss how to separate them with your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor if you take: - Propranolol: monitoring is needed when Colestid is started or stopped. - Chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, tetracycline, penicillin G or gemfibrozil: Colestid can reduce their absorption. - Digoxin or digitoxin: effects on absorption are uncertain, so particular caution is needed. - Oral phosphate supplements or hydrocortisone: absorption may be reduced. - Mycophenolate mofetil: Colestid may reduce exposure to its active substance and make it less effective. Check with your doctor before stopping Colestid. Stopping it can increase absorption of medicines it previously bound, potentially causing harm if their treatment had been adjusted while you were taking Colestid.

Using Colestid

Dosing

Dosing is set by your prescriber. Each health care professional may prescribe medication differently according to a patient's medical history and condition, so follow the directions on your prescription label and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before changing anything.

Storage

Store below 25°C in a dry place, in the original sachet until you use it, away from direct light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Clinical information on this page is summarised from the US FDA label COLESTID (COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET [PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC] (DailyMed, retrieved 19 September 2026).

Patient information and references

Official and supporting information to read alongside advice from your prescriber or pharmacist.

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