WELCHOL TABLET 625MG

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : THYROID problem;
DIABETES.
COMMON USE FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment of ELEVATED TOTAL CHOLESTEROL AND LDL LEVELS as an
adjunct to diet and exercise.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* Take with liquids during meals.
* A reduced-calorie DIET and increased physical activity are usually part of
the treatment regimen. Follow prescribed diet and exercise programs.
* This medicine may INTERFERE WITH ABSORPTION of concomitant drugs. Take
other drugs 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after this medicine.
* Your doctor should check your progress at REGULAR VISITS to make sure this
medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
If you miss a dose omit missed dose completely; resume regular schedule. No
double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING OCCURS (SEE SYMPTOMS BELOW):
Stomach or intestinal bleeding.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Constipation; Unusual bleeding.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Vomiting; Stomach discomfort or pain; Bloating; Gas; Indigestion; Nausea;
Skin rash; Headache; Muscle pain; Decreased appetite; Prolonged prothrombin
time.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* There are no adequate or well-controlled safety studies in pregnant women.
NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR IF PREGNANT or intend to become pregnant.
* This medicine may INTERFERE with the absorption of fat-soluble VITAMINS (A
D E K and folic acid). Consider supplementation with long-term use.
* This medicine may produce or severely worsen preexisting CONSTIPATION. A
laxative stool softener or increased fluid and fiber intake may be helpful.
* SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
* Pediatric: The safety or efficacy of this medicine in pediatric patients
below 18 years of age has not been established.
* GERIATRIC: No dose adjustment is needed based on age.