Questran
Indicated for hypercholesterolaemia, utilized to target bile acids in the gut to alleviate elevated blood cholesterol and support lipid management.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Colestyramine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Powder for oral suspension
- Strengths
- 4g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Questran vary by country.
Questran details
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Pruritus
- Therapeutic class
- Bile Acid Sequestrant
- Pharmacological class
- Ion Exchange Resin
- Contraindications
- complete biliary obstruction
- Minor side effects
- constipation; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal bloating; flatulence; fat malabsorption
- Serious side effects
- intestinal obstruction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Powder for oral suspension
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; fat-soluble vitamins; thiazide diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe.
Precautions and warnings
take other medications at least one hour before or four hours after; maintain adequate fluid intake
Patient summary
Indicated for hypercholesterolaemia, utilized to target bile acids in the gut to alleviate elevated blood cholesterol and support lipid management.
Mechanism of action
Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant. It binds to bile acids in the intestine, forming an insoluble complex that is excreted in faeces. This forces the liver to use cholesterol to produce more bile acids, lowering overall blood cholesterol levels.
What you will receive
Questran is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Questran.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Colestyramine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Questran
Questran contains Colestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant used for the management of hypercholesterolaemia and pruritus. This medicine is supplied in a sachet form at a strength of 4g. It functions by binding bile acids in the intestine, which helps to lower cholesterol levels and ease specific itching symptoms associated with bile flow issues.
Buying Questran online
Questran is registered across 14 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. For expats, finding consistent access to specialised medicine can be challenging. Generic versions of Colestyramine, often manufactured in India, are frequently far more affordable than the original brand. This treatment remains one of the most ordered options online for those requiring convenient delivery across the region, allowing patients to maintain their long-term health routine without local disruption.