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Tricholine Citrate

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Tricholine Citrate

Tricholine Citrate helps to decrease the cholesterol level and also helps against heart diseases. High levels of cholesterol in the body can cause narrowing of blood vessels and can even cause a heart attack. This medication can also be used to cure itching caused by certain liver disease and also helps relieve diarrhoea.

Tricholine Citrate may or may not be prescribed in combination with other medicines. The dose and duration of this medicine depend on the patient’s age, medical history and the severity of the condition. Your doctor will prescribe the dose by examining your symptoms. It is important to complete the course of treatment and you must not stop taking it without informing your doctor.

This drug can be taken with or without food. It is important to consume it at the same time each day or follow the guidelines provided by your physician. Do not stop taking Tricholine Citrate without consulting your doctor as it can worsen your condition and might increase the risk of heart-related disorders. Before taking this medication, it is vital to inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications to avoid any interactions.

It is vital to get your cholesterol levels tested on a regular basis. Other than this, it is important to eat a healthy diet, do regular exercise, quit smoking and limit the intake of alcohol intake. The medicine may also lead so some mild side effects that may disappear on their own. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should exercise caution and must take Tricholine Citrate only after consulting a doctor.

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Tricholine Citrate

    • High Cholesterol And Fat

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Tricholine Citrate ?

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Tricholine Citrate ?

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Tricholine Citrate

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Limited information is available. It is recommended to be used only after consulting a doctor for pregnant women.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      It is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding a baby as relevant information is not available.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      It is important to consult a doctor to know the dose adjustment for patients suffering from kidney diseases.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      It is yet to be established.

    • What is the onset of action?

      It is yet to be established.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Intake of Tricholine Citrate affects the alertness of the patient. As well as it affects vision and makes you feel dizzy or sleepy. Thus if you have any of the symptoms avoid driving.

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    Where is the Tricholine Citrate approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Tricholine Citrate

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tricholine Citrate as ingredient

    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 Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This drug acts as a bile acid-binding agent. It helps in removing bile acids from the body. Due to this, the liver tends to produce more bile acids in the body so that the cholesterol can be lowered down.

      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 Derma before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Tricholine Citrate ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Relevant information is not available
      • Interaction with Food

        Information not available.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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