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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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