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Cosanol 10mg Tablet

Policosanol (10mg)

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Cosanol 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 12:01 PM (IST)

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10 tablets

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Sep, 2026

General Information

Contains

Policosanol (10mg)

Marketer

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Cosanol 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

Common side effects of this medicine include rash, fatigue, headache, weight loss, excess urination, and insomnia. If you experience any of this side effect that does not resolve on its own or get worse, let your doctor know.

Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. It may interfere with the working of other medicines. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor. Your doctor may ask to get regular tests for kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Cosanol Tablet

High cholesterol

Side effects of Cosanol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cosanol

Fatigue
Rash
Headache
Weight loss
Frequent urge to urinate
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Cosanol Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cosanol 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Cosanol Tablet works

Policosanol belongs to the class of drugs called lipid modifying agents. It acts by decreasing the cholesterol production in liver thereby reducing the bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) level in the blood.

All substitutes for Cosanol 10mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Cosanol 10mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cosanol 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cosanol 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cosanol 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cosanol 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cosanol 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cosanol 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet safe and effective?

Cosanol 10mg Tablet is safe and effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as recommended by doctor.

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Cosanol 10mg Tablet can modify blood coagulation and blood viscosity.

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet a plant sterol?

Cosanol 10mg Tablet is not a sterol but a mixture of complex alcohol like chemicals present in plant products.

Does Cosanol 10mg Tablet reduce triglyceride levels in blood?

Yes, Cosanol 10mg Tablet can reduce triglyceride levels in blood.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alcohol derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Miscellaneous Hypolipidemic Agents

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

Drugs.com. Policosanol. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Orchid Towers', #313, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034, Tamil Nadu, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cosanol 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Cosanol 10mg Tablet

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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of Cosanol Tablet

Side effects of Cosanol Tablet

How to use Cosanol Tablet

How Cosanol Tablet works

All substitutes for Cosanol 10mg Tablet

Octolip 10mg Tablet

Heartfelt 10mg Tablet

Allchol 10mg Tablet

Heartfelt 10mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet safe and effective?

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Is Cosanol 10mg Tablet a plant sterol?

Does Cosanol 10mg Tablet reduce triglyceride levels in blood?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

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