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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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