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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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