Product introduction
Ursodil 300mg Tablet is a medicine used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It helps break down the cholesterol that has converted into stones in your gallbladder, thereby dissolving the stones. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis.
Ursodil 300mg Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your health condition. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit, and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Keep taking it even if your symptoms disappear.
The most common side effects of Ursodil 300mg Tablet are abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Not everyone gets these side effects. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to manage them or prescribe an alternative medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have an inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, frequent cramp-like pain in your upper abdomen, coughing up blood, or gaining weight rapidly. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
Uses of Ursodil Tablet
- Treatment of Gallbladder stones
- Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis
Benefits of Ursodil Tablet
In Treatment of Gallbladder stones
Ursodil 300mg Tablet is a medicine that helps decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by your liver. It helps to break down cholesterol that has formed into “stones” in the gallbladder. It may take several months to completely dissolve the stone, so you need to take the medicine regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it for it to be effective. There might be other medicines and certain lifestyle changes that can reduce your cholesterol level and make gallstones less likely, consult with your doctor.
Side effects of Ursodil 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 Ursodil
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Itching
- Nausea
- Rash
How to use Ursodil 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. Ursodil 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ursodil Tablet works
Ursodil 300mg Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ursodil 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ursodil 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Ursodil 300mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
SAFE
Ursodil 300mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ursodil 300mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ursodil 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ursodil 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ursodil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ursodil 300mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 11 g |
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