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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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