Udiliv 150 MG Tablet

Udiliv 150 MG Tablet is a bile acid which is used to treat gallstone problems. Gallstones can result in symptoms like jaundice, pain, inflammation of the pancreas and gallbladder too. The gall bladder creates stones when bile (generally a liquid) hardens. Calcium deposits in the gallbladder can also result in stone formation. This can cause severe pain.

This medication should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Your dosage will depend on the severity of your condition. The doctor will generally advise you to take the drug at bedtime daily. The drug works best when taken directly after a meal or with a light snack.

This medicine is not to be used with:

• Cholesterol
• Radiopaque
• Bile pigment stones
• Stones >20 mm in diameter
• Allery to bile acids.

Gallbladder stone dissolution may take several months of therapy. Complete dissolution may not occur and recurrence of stones within 5 years has been observed in 50% of patients. Use with caution in patients with a non-visualizing gallbladder and those with chronic liver disease. This medicine is not recommended for children.

• Dissolution Of Cholesterol Rich Gallstones

• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Allergy

• Biliary Tract Disorder

• Gallbladder Disorder

• Presence Of Calcified Gallstone

• Chronic Liver Disease

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd)

• Patients Requiring Cholecystectomy

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Abdominal Pain

• Pruritus

• Rash

• Dyspepsia

• Metallic Taste

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine is observed after 3-6 months of the administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The maximum effect is noticed after 3-6 months of the administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication can be used pregnant women only when clearly needed. However, Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of alcohol is not safe.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine does not affect the consciousness of the patient. Its safe to drive while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patient with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patient with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Udiliv 150 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Estuchol 150 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Livokind 150 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Udcros 150 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Ulyses 150 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Urdiogem 150 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

This medicine suppresses the synthesis and flow of cholesterol and also reduces the fractional reabsorption of cholesterol by the intestine.,

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with warfarin, Abciximab, Acenocoumarol, Acetaminophen and others. Decrease effect of this medicine is observed with aluminum-containing antacids, cholestyramine, colestipol, clofibrate, oral contraceptives (estrogens).

• Ques : What is Udiliv 150 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Udiliv tablet is a medication which has Ursodeoxycholic acid as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Udiliv 150 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Cystic fibrosis, primary biliary cirrhosis and gallbladder stones.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Udiliv 150 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Diarrhea, indigestion, back pain, Hair loss and Headache, starry tools and painful urination are possible side-effects which may occur.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Udiliv 150 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Udiliv 150 mg tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How does Udiliv work for primary biliary cirrhosis?

  Ans : Udiliv 150 mg tablet treats primary biliary cirrhosis by reducing the production of cholesterol and dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form stones.

• Ques : How long do I need to use udiliv 150 mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 2 weeks, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use udiliv 150 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use udiliv 150 mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

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