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URSOTUX 300 TABLETS Substitute

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Composition:

URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID-300MG

Uses:

<p>URSOTUX 300 TABLETS is used in the treatment of gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. The detailed uses of URSOTUX 300 TABLETS are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment for Cholestasis: </strong>URSOTUX 300 TABLETS is frequently recommended to treat pregnancy-related cholestasis, a disorder marked by decreased bile flow that usually results in elevated blood bile acids.</li><li><strong>Promote Liver Function:</strong> URSOTUX 300 TABLETS may be used to enhance bile production and promote liver function, which will help with fat digestion.</li><li><strong>Gallstone Management: </strong>By dissolving a certain type of gallstones, especially those composed of cholesterol, URSOTUX 300 TABLETS can help remove them and prevent gallbladder problems.</li><li><strong>Liver Diseases:</strong> To improve liver function, URSOTUX 300 TABLETS is occasionally included in treatment plans for a number of liver disorders, including fatty liver disease.</li><li><strong>Bile Acid Malabsorption: </strong>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.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • URSOTUX 300 TABLETS contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. URSOTUX 300 TABLETS breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolving the stones.
  • URSOTUX 300 TABLETS has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function.
  • URSOTUX 300 TABLETS decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine.
  • In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, URSOTUX 300 TABLETS increases the bile flow.

FAQs

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS is used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS works in decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile, thereby preventing the formation of gallstones. URSOTUX 300 TABLETS decreases the toxic levels of bile acids that accumulate in primary biliary cirrhosis.

Do not discontinue URSOTUX 300 TABLETS without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking URSOTUX 300 TABLETS for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you have any difficulty taking URSOTUX 300 TABLETS .

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of URSOTUX 300 TABLETS . Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Avoid taking aluminium-containing antacids along with URSOTUX 300 TABLETS , as they might interfere with its absorption. Maintain a gap of 2 hours between both.

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine). URSOTUX 300 TABLETS might increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine). Cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones. Inform your doctor before taking URSOTUX 300 TABLETS with other medicines to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Oral contraceptives (oestrogen) might promote the formation of gallstones. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor may advise other contraception methods.

There is no evidence that URSOTUX 300 TABLETS affects fertility. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS should be given to paediatric patients only if prescribed by the doctor. It may be used in children above 6 years with liver and biliary diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

The doctor will determine when to take URSOTUX 300 TABLETS based on your condition. URSOTUX 300 TABLETS should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or a small snack. Take the prescribed number of tablets distributed throughout the day as advised by the physician.

Yes, URSOTUX 300 TABLETS is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Like all medicines, URSOTUX 300 TABLETS may also cause side effects in some people. However, if any of the side effects are bothersome, please consult the doctor.

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

URSOTUX 300 TABLETS may cause weight gain in some people. Consult the doctor if you notice rapid weight gain, especially in your face and midsection.

Avoid taking other medicines concomitantly with URSOTUX 300 TABLETS as it might reduce or intensify the effect of other medicines. Colestyramine and colestipol should be taken 2 hours before or after URSOTUX 300 TABLETS . Consult your doctor before taking URSOTUX 300 TABLETS with other medicines as URSOTUX 300 TABLETS might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), oral contraceptives (oestrogen) and cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones.