Ursodil 250mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila

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206.18
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Ursodil 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Ursodil 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Ursodil 250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Ursodil 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Ursodil 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ursodeoxycholic Acid   250mg

Uses of Ursodil Tablet
Ursodil 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

How to use Ursodil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ursodil 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Ursodil Tablet works
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid, a substance naturally produced by the body that is stored in the gallbladder. It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones..

Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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