Cholestyramine and Pepcid Complete

• Generic Name: cholestyramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets

Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).

Cholestyramine powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.

Cholestyramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dual Action Complete, Duo Fusion, Pepcid Complete

Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker that decreases the amount of acid the stomach produces. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that neutralize acid in the stomach.

Pepcid Complete is a combination medicine used to relieve heartburn caused by acid indigestion and sour stomach.

Pepcid Complete may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.