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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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