Policosanol is a mixture of alcohol compounds -- mostly octacosanol -- extracted from the waxy coatings found on leaves and stems of plants. In humans, these alcohols are thought to work as well as ...

Background: Policosanol is an agent that includes mixtures of aliphatic primary alcohols extracted primarily from sugar-cane wax. This mixture has been shown to lower total and low-density lipoprotein ...

Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of policosanol with that of fluvastatin in older hypercholesterolaemic women. Design and Setting: Randomised, single-blind, parallel-group study ...

• 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. Dosage & When it ...