Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Descriptions


Probucol is used to lower levels of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels.

Probucol was available only with your doctor's prescription.

Probucol was voluntarily removed from the market in the United States during 1995. The withdrawal from the market was due to safety concerns .