Ursolid 300 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called biliary agents or gallstone dissolution agents. These agents are 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. 

Ursolid 300 mg Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

Take Ursolid 300 mg Tablet with food. You are advised to take Ursolid 300 mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. 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.

Inform your doctor before taking Ursolid 300 mg Tablet if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Do not take Ursolid 300 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursolid 300 mg 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 side effects.

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.

Ursolid 300 mg Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. It belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agent or gallstone dissolution agents used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolving the stones. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Ursolid 300 mg Tablet increases the bile flow.

Do not take Ursolid 300 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have inflammation of gall bladder and bile ducts, narrowing or blockage of bile ducts, biliary colic, calcified gallstones, improper constriction of the gallbladder, gastric or duodenal ulcer. Inform your doctor before taking Ursolid 300 mg 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 Ursolid 300 mg Tablet with other medicines as Ursolid 300 mg Tablet 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. Do not take Ursolid 300 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursolid 300 mg Tablet can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursolid 300 mg 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.