Ezechol
Ezechol®
10 mg Ezetimibe Tablet for Oral Use
Product leaflet summary
Therapeutic Indications
EZECHOL is a medicine to lower increased levels of cholesterol EZECHOL lowers levels of total cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, EZECHOL raises levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL cholesterol).
Dosage and Administration
The dose is one EZECHOL 10 mg Tablet by mouth once a day.
Take EZECHOL at any time of the day. You can take it with or without food
Contraindications
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ezetimibe or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Do not take EZECHOL together with a statin if:
you currently have liver problems you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take EZECHOL with a statin if you are pregnant, are trying to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking EZECHOL with a statin, stop taking both medicines immediately and tell your doctor.
There is no experience from the use of EZECHOL without a statin during pregnancy. Ask your doctor for advice before using EZECHOL if you are pregnant.
Do not take EZECHOL with a statin if you are breast-feeding, because it is not known if the medicines are passed into breast milk.
EZECHOL without a statin should not be used if you are breast-feeding. Ask your doctor for advice.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Ability to Drive and Use Machinery
EZECHOL is not expected to interfere with your ability to drive or to use machinery. However, it should be taken into account that some people may get dizzy after taking EZECHOL.
