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Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) and Gastrointestinal disorders

Result of checking the interaction of drug Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) and disease Gastrointestinal disorders for safety when used together.

Check result:

Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) <> Gastrointestinal disorders

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The manufacturer considers colesevelam contraindicated in patients with a history of bowel obstruction. Because of its constipating effects, colesevelam is not recommended in patients with gastroparesis, other gastrointestinal motility disorders, and in those who have had major gastrointestinal tract surgery and who may be at risk for bowel obstruction. Because of the tablet size, colesevelam tablets can cause dysphagia or esophageal obstruction and should be used with caution in patients with dysphagia or swallowing disorders.

Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension)

Generic Name: colesevelam

Brand Name: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride

Synonyms: Welchol

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