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

Expert advice for Ursodil Tablet SR
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.

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.