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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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