DESCRIPTION
Ursocol 300 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called biliary agents or gallstone dissolution agents. These agents are used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in the bile, and children above 6 years old with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.
Ursocol 300 Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. Ursocol 300 Tablet helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Ursocol 300 Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function.
Take Ursocol 300 Tablet with food. You are advised to take Ursocol 300 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Uses URSODE
• Treatment for Cholestasis: Ursocol 300 Tablet is frequently recommended to treat pregnancy-related cholestasis, a disorder marked by decreased bile flow that usually results in elevated blood bile acids.
• Promote Liver Function: Ursocol 300 Tablet may be used to enhance bile production and promote liver function, which will help with fat digestion.
• Gallstone Management: By dissolving certain type of gallstones, especially those composed of cholesterol, Ursocol 300 Tablet can help remove them and prevent gallbladder problems.
• Liver Diseases: To improve liver function, Ursocol 300 Tablet is occasionally included in treatment plans for a number of liver disorders, including fatty liver disease.
• Bile Acid Malabsorption: By assisting in the regulation of bile levels in the digestive tract, it may be helpful for individuals who are suffering from bile acid malabsorption, which causes gastrointestinal symptoms.
Directions for Use
Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.
Medicinal Benefits
Ursocol 300 Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. It belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agent or gallstone dissolution agents used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. Ursocol 300 Tablet breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolving the stones. Ursocol 300 Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. Ursocol 300 Tablet decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Ursocol 300 Tablet increases the bile flow.
Works
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Side Effects
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Fever
- Cough
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Indigestion
- Black or tarry stools
- Frequent and painful urination
- Weakness
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