Allchol 10mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 04 Jan 2026 | 08:35 PM (IST)

Allchol 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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General Information

Contains

Policosanol (10mg)

Marketer

Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Allchol 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

Common side effects of this medicine include rash, fatigue, headache, weight loss, excess urination, and insomnia. If you experience any of this side effect that does not resolve on its own or get worse, let your doctor know.

Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. It may interfere with the working of other medicines. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor. Your doctor may ask to get regular tests for kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Allchol Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Allchol Tablet

High cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Allchol 10mg Tablet is used to help manage cholesterol levels by supporting a reduction in LDL (bad cholesterol) and promoting HDL (good cholesterol). It aids in maintaining heart health and reducing cardiovascular risk over time.

Side effects of Allchol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Allchol

Fatigue
Rash
Headache
Weight loss
Frequent urge to urinate
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Allchol Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Allchol 10mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Allchol Tablet works

Policosanol belongs to the class of drugs called lipid-modifying agents. It acts by decreasing cholesterol production in the liver, thereby reducing the level of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) in the blood.

Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Allchol 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Allchol 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Allchol 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Allchol 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Allchol 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Allchol 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Allchol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Mild

Cilostazol (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Mild

Clopidogrel (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Mild

Prasugrel (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you experience vomiting, melaena (bloody stool), and abdominal pain.

Mild

Dipyridamole (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Mild

Aspirin (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Frequently asked questions

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet safe and effective?

Allchol 10mg Tablet is safe and effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as recommended by doctor.

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Allchol 10mg Tablet can modify blood coagulation and blood viscosity.

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet a plant sterol?

Allchol 10mg Tablet is not a sterol but a mixture of complex alcohol like chemicals present in plant products.

Does Allchol 10mg Tablet reduce triglyceride levels in blood?

Yes, Allchol 10mg Tablet can reduce triglyceride levels in blood.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polyethylene glycols

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Miscellaneous Hypolipidemic Agents

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

Policosanol [Monograph]. Alternative Medicine Review. 2004;9(3). [Accessed 02 Jan. 2026]. Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd
Address: Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd., Plot: # 81-3, IDA Mallapur, Uppal (M), Hyderabad-500076, Telangana, INDIA., Corp. Off: Habsiguda,

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Country of origin: India

Allchol 10mg Tablet

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Allchol Tablet

Benefits of Allchol Tablet

Side effects of Allchol Tablet

How to use Allchol Tablet

How Allchol Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cilostazol (Oral Route)

Clopidogrel (Oral Route)

Prasugrel (Oral Route)

Dipyridamole (Oral Route)

Aspirin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet safe and effective?

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Is Allchol 10mg Tablet a plant sterol?

Does Allchol 10mg Tablet reduce triglyceride levels in blood?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

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