Description
Questran is a prescription medication used to treat diarrhea. It works by binding to bile acids in the intestine, which decreases the amount of water in the stool and makes it more firm. Questran is available as a powder or suspension and is taken by mouth. Common side effects of Questran include constipation, gas, and bloating. Questran should be taken with meals and plenty of fluids to help decrease these side effects. Questran is also available as a generic drug.
Side Effects:
The most common side effects of Questran are constipation, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. Questran is also available as a generic drug.
Dosages:
The usual adult dose of Questran is 4 grams per day, taken in divided doses with meals and plenty of fluids. Questran should be taken with food to help decrease side effects.
Questran is available as a powder or suspension and is taken by mouth.
Uses:
Questran is used to treat diarrhea. It works by binding to bile acids in the intestine, which decreases the amount of water in the stool and makes it more firm. Questran is available as a powder or suspension and is taken by mouth. Questran is also available as a generic drug.
Interactions:
Questran can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. Questran can also bind to other medications you take by mouth, making them less effective. To avoid this interaction, take Questran at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking other medications by mouth. Questran can also interact with antacids and iron supplements. Questran should not be taken with antacids or iron supplements.
Questran can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works.
