Common Nausea, Rash, Hair loss, Itching, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Aliveon Tablet
Aliveon should be taken preferably after meals. Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Aliveon. This is because antacids decrease the amount of Aliveon absorbed by the body. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Q. What is Aliveon?
Aliveon is a bile acid, a chemical substance present naturally in the body and it helps to control the amount of cholesterol in the blood. It is used to dissolve gallstones in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. Is Aliveon safe?
Aliveon is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your physician/ doctor.

Q. How does Aliveon work for primary biliary cirrhosis?
Aliveon works for primary biliary cirrhosis by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form stones.

Q. Does Aliveon cause weight gain/ weight loss?
No effect of Aliveon has been mentioned on the weight. Please consult your physician/ doctor in case you experience weight gain or weight loss while taking this drug.

Q. How does Aliveon works for primary biliary cirrhosis/obstructive cholestasis?
Aliveon works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones.

Q. Is Aliveon effective for the treatment of gall stones?
Yes, Aliveon is effective for the treatment of radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. What is Aliveon used for?
Aliveon is used for dissolving radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder and for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Q. How does Aliveon work in obstetric cholestasis?
Aliveon helps in improving pruritus and liver function in women with obstetric cholestasis. Always consult your physician before taking Aliveon as there is limited data available on the use of Aliveon during pregnancy. This must not be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated.

Q. What does Aliveon do?
Aliveon decreases the production of cholesterol and dissolves the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form gallstones.

Q. Is Aliveon a steroid?
No, Aliveon is not a steroid.