DESCRIPTION
The active ingredient in COLESTID Tablets is micronized
colestipol hydrochloride, which is a lipid lowering agent
for oral use. Colestipol is an insoluble, high molecular
weight basic anion-exchange copolymer of diethylenetriamine
and 1 chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, with approximately 1 out
of 5 amine nitrogens protonated (chloride form). It is
a light yellow water-insoluble resin, which is hygroscopic
and swells when suspended in water or aqueous fluids.
Each COLESTID Tablet contains one gram of micronized
colestipol hydrochloride. COLESTID Tablets are light yellow
in color and are tasteless and odorless. Inactive ingredients:
cellulose acetate phthalate, glyceryl triacetate, carnauba
wax, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate,
povidone, silicon dioxide. COLESTID Tablets contain no
calories.
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