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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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