Ursohep 300mg Tablet

Ursohep 300mg 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.

Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg Tablet as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Ursohep 300mg Tablet with food to avoid any stomach upset. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Ursohep 300mg Tablet. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.

Inform your doctor before taking Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursohep 300mg Tablet can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursohep 300mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. 

Ursohep 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. The detailed uses of Ursohep 300mg Tablet are as follows:

• Treatment for Cholestasis: Ursohep 300mg Tablet is frequently recommended to treat pregnancy-related cholestasis, a disorder marked by decreased bile flow that usually results in elevated blood bile acids.
• Promote Liver Function: Ursohep 300mg Tablet may be used to enhance bile production and promote liver function, which will help with fat digestion.
• Gallstone Management: By dissolving a certain type of gallstones, especially those composed of cholesterol, Ursohep 300mg Tablet can help remove them and prevent gallbladder problems.
• Liver Diseases: To improve liver function, Ursohep 300mg Tablet is occasionally included in treatment plans for a number of liver disorders, including fatty liver disease.
• Bile Acid Malabsorption: 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.

• Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

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

• Do not take Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg 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 Ursohep 300mg Tablet with other medicines like antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), and oral contraceptives (oestrogen).
• Do not take Ursohep 300mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed.
• Ursohep 300mg Tablet can be given to children above 6 years only if prescribed by the doctor.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursohep 300mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage.
• It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.