general
- Generic Name : Ursodeoxycholic Acid
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Ursodeoxycholic Acid(India):
Ursocol SR (600mg),Ursocol SR (450mg),Intraliv UD (150mg),Udxic 450mg Sr,Ursohep (150mg),Ursodox SR (450mg),Udkare (300mg),Udihep Forte (150mg),Livokind (300mg),Ursoliv (250mg),Udiliv (75mg),Livokind (150mg),Udcoliv (150mg),Udoxyl (300mg),Urso (150mg),Ursodox (150mg),Ursodox (300mg),Udiliv (300mg),Udebile (150mg),Ursohep (300mg),Udcoliv (300mg),Udoxyl (150mg),Ursoriv (300mg),Analiv UD (300mg),Urchil Forte (300mg),Ursocol (300mg),Udebile F (300mg),Ursol (300mg),UDCA/Udiliv (150mg),Actibile (300mg) - International :
Destolit, Urdox, Ursofalk, Ursogal
prescription
This medication is a biliary agent prescribed for gallstones. It aids in dissolving stones by reducing the liver’s release of cholesterol into bile.
risk factors
Not recommended for patients with chronic liver disease or hypersensitivity.
side effects
Side effects may include diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, indigestion, dizziness, vomiting, cough, sore throat, runny nose, back pain, muscle and joint pain, and hair loss.
dosage
For the dissolution of cholesterol-rich gallstones via oral administration, the recommended dose is 6-12 mg/kg/day, taken as a single dose at bedtime.
how to take
It is available in capsule form for oral administration, to be taken with food.
warning
Use caution in patients with a history of liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or bile duct disorders, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.