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paracetamol · Medicine question

How does cholestyramine affect the absorption of paracetamol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cholestyramine may reduce the absorption of paracetamol.

Sources for this answer

Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension (P)McNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 21Document updated 2 April 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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