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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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