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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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