Questran Light Sachets 4g

Product Description

The Questran Light Sachets 4g are a prescription medication containing colestyramine 4g per sachet, formulated to help lower cholesterol levels and manage conditions caused by excess bile acids, including bile acid diarrhoea and certain forms of itching related to liver disease. It works within the digestive tract by binding bile acids and removing them from the body.

Product Overview

Product Name: Questran Light Sachets 4g
Form: Powder for oral suspension (sachets)
Pack Size: 50 Sachets
Active Ingredient: Colestyramine 4g per sachet
Used For: High cholesterol, bile acid diarrhoea, bile acid malabsorption, and pruritus associated with bile acid disorders
Prescription Required: Yes

Ingredients & How They Work

Based on verified formulation details:

Colestyramine 4g → a bile acid sequestrant that binds bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption. This forces the body to use cholesterol to produce more bile acids, helping lower cholesterol levels while also reducing symptoms of bile acid diarrhoea.

Other ingredients may include:

• Aspartame
• Citric Acid
• Colloidal Silicon Dioxide
• Orange Flavouring
• Propylene Glycol Alginate
• Xanthan Gum

Key Benefits

• Helps lower elevated cholesterol levels
• Assists in managing bile acid diarrhoea
• Improves stool consistency
• Helps manage bile acid malabsorption
• Sugar-reduced "Light" formulation
• Suitable for long-term use under medical supervision

How to Use

Mix the contents of one sachet with water, juice, milk, or soft food and consume immediately after mixing. Take exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

General dosing varies depending on the condition being treated. Other medications should generally be taken at least 1 hour before or 4–6 hours after Questran Light because it can affect their absorption.

Side Effects & Precautions

Possible side effects may include:

• Constipation
• Bloating or gas
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Abdominal discomfort

Precautions:

• Can interfere with absorption of many medications
• May reduce absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K with long-term use
• Drink plenty of fluids to help reduce constipation
• Not suitable for complete bile duct obstruction
• Use during pregnancy only if advised by a doctor
• Prescription-only medicine

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging