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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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