dha/epa-policosanol-vitamin B12, B6-folic acid-vitamin B6-oral, Vanachol

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GENERIC NAME: DHA/EPA/POLICOSANOL/VITAMIN B12/FOLIC ACID/VITAMIN B6 - ORAL (DHA/EPA/poly-co-SAN-ol/B12/foe-lick acid/B6)

BRAND NAME(S): Vanachol

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used along with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily at bedtime, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. It may take up to several weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.

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