Ursodiol Tablets
Designed to support liver function in primary biliary cholangitis and to alleviate cholestasis by reducing cholesterol absorption in the bile.
Strengths: 150 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Ursofalk; Ursogal
- Therapeutic class
Bile Acid Preparation
- Pharmacological class
Bile Acid
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bile acids; complete biliary obstruction
- Precautions and warnings
regular liver function monitoring required; maintain adequate fluid intake
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; pruritus
- Serious side effects
liver function deterioration — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Dr. Falk Pharma
- Onset Time
several weeks
- Duration
indefinite
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature avoid moisture.
- Drug interactions
antacids; cholestyramine
- Age restrictions
Adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: May be used with caution.
Patient summary
Designed to support liver function in primary biliary cholangitis and to alleviate cholestasis by reducing cholesterol absorption in the bile.
Mechanism of action
Ursodeoxycholic acid acts by reducing the cholesterol saturation of bile, facilitating the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones, and protecting hepatocytes by replacing toxic bile acids.
Ursodiol Tablets
Designed to support liver function in primary biliary cholangitis and to alleviate cholestasis by reducing cholesterol absorption in the bile.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ursodeoxycholic Acid
- Listed indication(s): Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Dissolution of Gallstones
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 150 mg1138-150-mg-13495
- 90 tablets - 300 mg1138-300-mg-13501