Usibon 300 Tablet
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Usibon 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
Usibon 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. Usibon 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Usibon 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 it 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 Usibon 300 Tablet?
The suitable timing of taking Usibon 300 Tablet might differ depending on your condition. Your doctor may instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day, with the last dose taken at bedtime. It should be taken with water and can be taken with food or after food. For dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to be taken once daily at night.
Is Usibon 300 Tablet safe for use?
Usibon 300 Tablet is generally considered a safe and effective medicine. However, common side effects may include diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose or discontinue treatment if it persists. Additionally, long-term therapy with this medicine may affect liver enzyme levels, which should be monitored regularly.
How does Usibon 300 Tablet work to help the liver?
Usibon 300 Tablet acts on the liver by concentrating in the bile secreted from the liver and suppressing cholesterol synthesis and secretion. This reduces cholesterol levels in bile and prevents intestinal absorption of bile salts and cholesterol, leading to gallstone dissolution.
Can Usibon 300 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Usibon 300 Tablet, particularly in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in small bile ducts. The likelihood of weight gain varies from person to person and should be discussed with your doctor if experienced.
What precautions should I take while taking Usibon 300 Tablet?
While taking Usibon 300 Tablet, avoid using antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as they may decrease its effectiveness. Also, avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol and oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents like clofibrate, which may interact with Usibon 300 Tablet.
