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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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