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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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