Policosanol Benefits & Uses

Policosanol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Policosanol 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: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	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: As prescribed by the doctor

Policosanol Related Warnings

Is the use of Policosanol safe for pregnant women?

Policosanol should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Policosanol safe during breastfeeding?

Policosanol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Policosanol on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Policosanol for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Policosanol on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Policosanol on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Policosanol on the Heart?

Side effects of Policosanol on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Policosanol with Other Drugs

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

Policosanol Contraindications

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

Bleeding
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Policosanol

Is this Policosanol habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Policosanol.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Policosanol as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Policosanol should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Policosanol for mental disorders.

No

Policosanol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Policosanol

Taking Policosanol with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Policosanol

Information about the interaction of Policosanol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown