Kent and Medway
Joint Medicines Formulary

Biliary disorders

NICE Guidance (see drug specific link below)

Other drugs should be taken at least 1 hour before or 4 - 6 hours after colestyramine to reduce the possiblity of interference with absorption.

Colestyramine

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Colesevelam

Go to NICE for more information and guidance. Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Colesevelam can be used for diarrhoea caused by bile acid malabsorption in patients who cannot tolerate colestyramine, following initiation by a specialist

Colesevelam 625mg tablets

Pack
180 tablet

Ursodeoxycholic acid

Go to NICE for more information and guidance. Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary