Ursocol 300 MG Tablet

Ursocol 300 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.

Ursodeoxycholic Acid must not to be used with cholesterol, radiopaque, bile pigment stones, or stones >20 mm in diameter; allergy to bile acids.

Frequent blood work will be necessary to follow drug effects. Drug will need to be taken for 1-3 months after stone is dissolved. Stones may recur. Report any persistent nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of skin or eyes.

Usual Dosage: 8-10 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses; use beyond 24 months is not established; obtain ultrasound images at 6-month intervals for the first year of therapy; 30% of patients have stone recurrence after dissolution.

• Dissolution Of Cholesterol Rich Gallstones

• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Allergy

• Biliary Tract Disorder

• Gallbladder Disorder

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Abdominal Pain

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Pruritus

• Rash

• Vomiting

• Dyspepsia

• Metallic Taste

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is subject to vary depending on the use.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is variable depending on the intended use. The dissolving of gallstone starts to happen after 3-6 months of the administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be used by pregnant women only when clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine 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 Ursocol 300 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Estuchol 300 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Golbi 300 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Udiwok 300 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Ursocad 300 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ursomax 300 MG Tablet

  Zuventus Healthcare 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. Diarrhea is one of the most prominent symptoms of an overdose.

The tablet 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 Ursocol 300 mg tablet?

  Ans : Ursocol Tablet is usually a bile acid which is used to treat gallstone problems. It contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid as an active ingredient.

• Ques : What is the use of Ursocol 300 mg tablet?

  Ans : Ursocol 300 MG is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like cirrhosis, hepatic disorders, gallstones, and hepatic disease.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ursocol 300 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include rashes, pasty stools, loose motion, and diarrhea. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to itching of skin, nausea, vomiting, and gallstone calcification.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ursocol 300 mg tablet ?

  Ans : Ursocol Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ursocol 300 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 3 months, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use ursocol 300 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 ursocol 300 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.

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