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Medicines colesevelam hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

colesevelam hydrochloride · Medicine question

Is it used for bile acid diarrhoea?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Some specialist services use it for diarrhoea associated with proven bile acid malabsorption, but this is a non-licensed use.

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