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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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