• Policosanol comes as a capsule or tablet which should be taken by mouth.
• It must be swallowed whole with a sufficient quantity of a glass of water preferably taken before bedtime.
• The maximum dosage is 20 mg daily usually taken as 10mg in two divided doses.
• The usual adult dose in treating intermittent claudication is 10mg two times daily with food.
• Allergy to the policosanol drug
• Pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• It must be swallowed whole with a sufficient quantity of a glass of water preferably taken before bedtime.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
• The recommended initial adult dose of policosanol is 5 to 10 mg once daily taken with the evening meal since the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol is expected to occur at night.• The maximum dosage is 20 mg daily usually taken as 10mg in two divided doses.
• The usual adult dose in treating intermittent claudication is 10mg two times daily with food.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Policosanol should not be used in patients who are:• Allergy to the policosanol drug
• Pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• Breastfeeding
