Dexobile 300mg Tablet

Short Description

Dexobile 300mg Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and treat primary biliary cirrhosis by breaking down cholesterol stones in the gallbladder.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Dexobile 300mg Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal with a glass of milk or water. The dose depends on your treatment and body weight. Take it regularly for maximum benefit and continue as prescribed. Common side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Inform your doctor if side effects persist. Before taking this medicine, disclose any inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, frequent upper abdomen pain, coughing up blood, or rapid weight gain. This medicine can interact with other medications, so inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. Women should discontinue hormonal birth control pills as they can increase gallstone production. Regular ultrasound scans or blood tests may be needed to check liver function.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Dexobile 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Abdominal pain Diarrhea Hair loss Itching Nausea Rash

Alcohol Warning

Dexobile 300mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Dexobile 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Dexobile 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Ciclosporin

Dexobile 300mg Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids, and enhances liver function.

Dexobile 300mg Tablet should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools. Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy and every 6 months thereafter. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.