Ezechol Benefits & Uses

Ezechol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Ezechol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 10 years old can take

Ezechol Related Warnings

Is the use of Ezechol safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Ezechol for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Ezechol safe during breastfeeding?

Ezechol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ezechol on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ezechol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ezechol on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Ezechol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ezechol only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ezechol on the Heart?

Side effects of Ezechol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ezechol with Other Drugs

Ezechol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Atorvastatin

Cyclosporin

Fenofibrate

Mild

Warfarin

Ezechol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ezechol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ezechol

Is this Ezechol habit forming or addictive?

Ezechol is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Ezechol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ezechol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ezechol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ezechol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ezechol

When consumed with certain foods, Ezechol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ezechol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ezechol.

Unknown