EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM belongs to the class of cholesterol-lowering medicines called bile acid-binding resins primarily used to lower bad cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM also treats itching caused by a blockage in the gallbladder's bile ducts. High cholesterol, known as hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidemia, occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When the cholesterol level is high in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, contributing to heart diseases like stroke and heart attack.

EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM contains Cholestyramine that works by binding to bile acids which aid fat digestion in the intestine and prevent its reabsorption into the bloodstream, thereby excreting it via faeces. This, in turn, triggers the liver to produce more bile acids from the blood's cholesterol and decreases bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood. Thus, EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the brain's excess cholesterol deposition and the heart's major blood vessels.

Take EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM as instructed by your doctor. Some people may experience constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Before taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM is not recommended for children below 6 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM if you have gallstones or blockage in the stomach or intestines. You are recommended to take other medicines 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM as taking at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines. 

EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM contains Cholestyramine that binds to bile acids (help in the digestion of fats consumed in the diet) in the intestine and removes them from the body. This makes the liver to produce more bile acids from the cholesterol in the blood and decreases cholesterol levels. Also, EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of brain and heart.

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Flatulence (gas)

If you are allergic to EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Before taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM is not recommended for children below 6 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Maintain a low-fat diet along with EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM for effective results. Avoid taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM if you have gall stones or blockage in the stomach or intestines.  If you have diabetes, thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM. You are recommended to take other medicines 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM as taking at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines. Drink plenty of water while taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM to prevent constipation as one of the side effect of EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM in some cases. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM may interact with a painkiller (aspirin), antithyroid drug (levothyroxine), pain reliever, and fever reducer (acetaminophen,) and vitamin (cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any multivitamins, dietary supplements, or OTC medicines.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have gallstones, blockage in the stomach or intestines, diabetes, thyroid disorder, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM.

• ASPIRIN
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Maintain a low-fat diet. Limit your intake of dairy products made with whole milk and red meat. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
• Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, nuts and cut down beverages, processed and sugary foods.
• Do regular exercise such as swimming, cycling, walking or dancing and focus on losing weight as obesity also raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking EPISTRAN LITE SACHET 5GM to monitor cholesterol levels in the blood and kidney functioning.

High cholesterol: Also known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged that finally contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing food/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol found in our body: good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.