Ursocad 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ursocad 300 Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ursocad 300 Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Keep taking it even if your symptoms disappear.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ursocad 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Abdominal pain Diarrhea Hair loss Itching Nausea Rash
Alcohol Warning
Ursocad 300 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ursocad 300 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
Ursocad 300 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
How it works
Ursocad 300 Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.
Quick Tips
Take Ursocad 300 Tablet after a meal with a glass of milk or water Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Avoid alcohol intake Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Ursodexal 300mg tablets?
The suitable timing of taking this medicine might differ depending upon your condition. Your doctor may instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day, with the last dose at bedtime. It's recommended to take Ursodexal 300mg tablets with water and food, or after food. When prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it's usually suggested to be taken once daily at night. Ideally, it should be taken at a gap of 6 hours, such as at 8am, 2pm, and 8pm.
Is Ursodexal 300mg tablets safe?
Ursodexal 300mg tablets are generally considered safe and effective. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose and if it persists, your treatment may be discontinued. Additionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may also affect your liver enzyme levels. To keep a check on this, your doctor will regularly monitor your liver enzyme levels.
How does Ursodexal 300mg tablets help the liver?
Ursodexal 300mg tablets acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile. The medicine also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing the bile flow through the liver, hence protecting the liver cells.
Does Ursodexal 300mg tablets cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Ursodexal 300mg tablets, but it is not common. The use of this medicine can cause weight gain when prescribed in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in small bile ducts of the liver.
What should I avoid while taking Ursodexal 300mg tablets?
While taking Ursodexal 300mg tablets, you should avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your doctor. You should also avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol as they affect the effectiveness of Ursodexal 300mg tablets.
