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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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