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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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