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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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