Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR 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 SR

Introduction

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR 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.

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. Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Abdominal pain Diarrhea Hair loss Itching Nausea Rash

Alcohol Warning

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR 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

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR 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

Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR 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.

Take Ursodox 450mg Tablet SR after a meal with a glass of milk or water Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Avoid alcohol intake Drink plenty of fluids if you experience diarrhea