URSODIL TABLET

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

URSODIL TABLET contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. 

Not everyone who is taking URSODIL TABLET will get these side effects. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Take URSODIL TABLET as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take URSODIL TABLET with food to avoid any stomach upset. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of URSODIL TABLET. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.

Inform your doctor before taking URSODIL TABLET if you are allergic to it, or have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), or liver disease. Do not take URSODIL TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. URSODIL TABLET can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with URSODIL TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. 

• URSODIL TABLET can be taken with food or as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow URSODIL TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

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

Do not take URSODIL TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you have inflammation of the gallbladder and bile ducts, narrowing or blockage of bile ducts, biliary colic, calcified gallstones, improper constriction of the gallbladder, or gastric or duodenal ulcer. Inform your doctor before taking URSODIL TABLET if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking URSODIL TABLET with other medicines like antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), and oral contraceptives (oestrogen).

Do not take URSODIL TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. URSODIL TABLET can be given to children above 6 years only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with URSODIL TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Store URSODIL TABLET at room temperature. You are advised not to chew, crush or break the medicine. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. Please do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as it can cause undesirable effects. It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.