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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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