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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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