Ursosrin 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ursosrin 300mg 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
Ursosrin 300mg 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. Ursosrin 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
abdominal pain diarrhea hair loss itching nausea rash
Alcohol Warning
Ursosrin 300mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ursosrin 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
Ursosrin 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
How it works
Ursosrin 300mg 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 Ursosrin 300mg 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
What is the recommended dosing schedule for Ursosrin 300mg Tablet?
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 taken at bedtime. It can be taken with water or milk and can be taken with food or after food.
Is Ursosrin 300mg Tablet safe for use?
Ursosrin 300mg Tablet is usually considered a safe and effective medicine. However, it may cause common side effects such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose, and if it persists, treatment may be discontinued. Additionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may affect liver enzyme levels.
How does Ursosrin 300mg Tablet help with gallstones?
Ursosrin 300mg Tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver, suppressing cholesterol synthesis and secretion. This reduces cholesterol levels in bile, allowing for the dissolving of cholesterol gallstones.
Does Ursosrin 300mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Ursosrin 300mg Tablet, but it's not common. Weight gain may occur when prescribed to patients with liver disease associated with chronic bile stasis in small bile ducts.
What should be avoided while taking Ursosrin 300mg Tablet?
Avoid taking antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as they decrease the effectiveness of Ursosrin 300mg Tablet. Also, avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol, which affect the effectiveness of Ursosrin 300mg Tablet.
