Roustrin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Roustrin Benefits & Uses

Roustrin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Roustrin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 40 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 40 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 5 - 20 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 5 - 10 mg

Roustrin Related Warnings

Is the use of Roustrin safe for pregnant women?

Roustrin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Roustrin safe during breastfeeding?

Roustrin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Roustrin on the Kidneys?

Roustrin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Roustrin on the Liver?

Roustrin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Roustrin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Roustrin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Roustrin with Other Drugs

Roustrin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Niacin

Colchicine

Gemfibrozil

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Ethinyl Estradiol

Roustrin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roustrin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Hypothyroidism
Trauma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Roustrin

Is this Roustrin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Roustrin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Roustrin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Roustrin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Roustrin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Roustrin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Roustrin

Taking Roustrin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Roustrin

Consuming Roustrin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Roustrin

Question about 5 years ago

Can Roustrin cause weight gain?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Roustrin with losartan?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Roustrin with losartan. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Roustrin along with losartan if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Roustrin along with ibuprofen?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Roustrin can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Roustrin?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Use Roustrin as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Roustrin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Roustrin comes in the form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.