- Brand Name : Welchol
- Drug Class : Bile Acid Sequestrants
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Colesevelam and How Does It Work?
Colesevelam is a prescription medication used to treat hyperlipidemia and to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Colesevelam is available under the following different brand names: WelChol
What Are Dosages of Colesevelam?
Adult and pediatric dosage
Tablet
- 625mg
Powder for oral suspension
- 3.75g/packet
Hyperlipidemia
Adult dosage
- Tablet: 1.875 g (3 tablets) orally every 12 hours or 3.75 g (6 tablets) orally once a day
- Oral suspension: 1.875 g (½ packet) orally every 12 hours or 3.75 g (1 packet) orally once a day
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Adult dosage
- Tablet: 1.875 g (3 tablets) orally every 12 hours or 3.75 g (6 tablets) orally once a day
- Oral suspension: 1.875 g (½ packet) orally every12hr or 3.75 g (1 packet) orally once a day
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Pediatric dosage
- Children below 10 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children between 10-17 years
- Tablet: 1.875 g (3 tablets) orally every 12 hours or 3.75 g (6 tablets) orally once a day
- Oral suspension: 1.875 g (½ packet) orally every12hour or 3.75 g (1 packet) orally once a day
- Due to tablet size, the oral suspension is recommended for use in the pediatric population
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”