Policosanol

Policosanol is a mixture of lipophilic (fat-soluble) compounds, extracted from sugar cane. It is used to lower cholesterol level in the blood. It is used for treatment of leg pain and clogged arteries. Although there is still, little evidence of its effects.

Possible side effects of Policosanol include migraines, insomnia, dizziness, upset stomach, increase in appetite, irritability, trouble in urination, weight loss, nose and gum bleeds, skin redness, rash and itching. Stop its use and seek immediate medical attention if side effects get severe.

Consult a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding; if you have bleeding disorders; if you are about to have a surgery soon; if you are taking any blood thinning medications or any other prescription drugs.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Abnormal Urination During The Day

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Increased Appetite

• Nose Bleed

• Bleeding Gums

• Stomach Upset

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Policosanol as ingredient

• Cosanol 10Mg Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Octolip 10Mg Tablet

  Medreich Lifecare Ltd

• Heartfelt 20Mg Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication has shown to decrease low-density lipoprotein and increase high-density lipoprotein. How exactly does the drug do that is not precisely known. But experiments show that it might block hepatic cholesterol synthesis before mevalonate generation takes place.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.