Colesevelam hydrochloride - Bile acid malabsorption

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Status 1

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

2nd line. Colestyramine sachets (ordinary sachets, with sugar) are the preferred treatment option.

Documentation

Evidence Review

Bile acid sequestrant Evidence review for APC May 2024

Patient resource

Bile Acid Malabsorption PIL - Dec 24

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Colesevelam hydrochloride

Indication :

Bile acid malabsorption

Group Name :

Keywords :

BAM, bile salt absorption, bile acid sequestrants, bile acid diarrhoea

Brand Names Include :

Cholestagel

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Colesevelam hydrochloride is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Bile acid malabsorption.

Committee Recommendations (1)

01 May 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee agreed the following traffic light statuses and place in therapy for treatments used in Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM)

BLUE traffic light status (on recommendation by a specialist)

· 1st line colestyramine (with sugar)

· 2nd line colesevelam

· 3rd colestyramine (sugar free) – for diabetic patients who request a sugar free formulation. Most costly preparation

A patient information leaflet is available - see Documentation