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

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

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

Q. How does Actibile work for primary biliary cirrhosis?
Actibile 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 Actibile cause weight gain/ weight loss?
No effect of Actibile 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 Actibile works for primary biliary cirrhosis/obstructive cholestasis?
Actibile works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones.

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

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

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

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

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