Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet dt in 1 strip
375.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ursodeoxycholic Acid   75mg

Uses of Ursokem Tablet DT
Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

How to use Ursokem Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Ursokem 75mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

How Ursokem Tablet DT works
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid, a substance naturally produced by the body that is stored in the gallbladder. It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones..

Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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