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Ursocol-SR 450mg 15 Tablets
marketed by SUN PHARMA (SYGNUS)
• 15TAB
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₹711.45
M.R.P.: ₹790.5
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The ursocol tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the cholesterol secretion from the liver, reduces the fractional reabsorption of the intestine, and helps dissolve gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function. Primary biliary cholangitis (pb
Hypersensitivity Gallstone complication requiring surgery Known hepatocyte or bile ductal abnormalities Inflammatory bowel disease Calcified gallstones Bile acid surgery Chronic hepatic disease Biliary gastrointestinal fistula Patients requiring cholecystectomy Radio-opaque calcified gallstones Impaired contractility of the gall bladder.
Babies: Not applicable.
Lactating mothers: This tablet is considered safe to use during breastfeeding.
Limited human data states that the drug does not represent any serious risk to the baby.
Pregnancy: This tablet is considered safe to use during pregnancy.
However, there are limited studies on humans.
Animal studies state that the drug has shown low or no adverse effects on the baby.
Please consult your doctor.
Driving: It is safe to drive while taking this medication.
It does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol: This tablet is considered unsafe as it may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Kidney: Limited information is available about the use of this tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Please consult your doctor.
Liver: Limited information is available about the use of this tablet in patients with liver disease.
Please consult your doctor..
Abdominal pain Diarrhea Hair loss Itching Nausea Rash.
The ursocol tablet is a hepatoprotective medication.
It works by reducing the cholesterol secretion from the liver, reduces the fractional reabsorption of the intestine, and helps dissolve gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol.
It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function..
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily.
Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..
• You should take a ursocol tablet after a meal with a glass of milk or water • Eat a healthy diet, go for regular exercise and avoid alcohol consumption • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhoea persists or if you find blood in your stools • Liver function and bilirubin levels are monitored by your doctor every month for the next 3 months after the initiation of therapy and every 6 months after that • Don’t quit the medication without consulting your doctor.
Monitor closely • Ursocol + Aluminum hydroxide: Aluminum hydroxide decreases the effect of ursocol by pharmacodynamic antagonism • Ursocol + Calcium carbonate: Calcium carbonate decreases the effect of ursocol by pharmacodynamic antagonism Minor • Ursocol + Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine decreases the effect of ursocol by pharmacodynamic antagonism • Ursocol + Colestipol: Colestipol decreases the effect of ursocol by pharmacodynamic antagonism.
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Ans: Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day and suggest you take the last dose at bedtime.
2. How to consume ursocol tablets?
Ans: It is advised to consume this tablet with water, milk and you can take it with food or after food.
3. Is ursocol tablet safe?
Ans: It is completely safe to use this tablet. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhoea. If diarrhoea persists for longer, your doctor may reduce the dose or suggest you quit the medication.
4. How does ursocol tablet help the liver?
Ans: Ursocol tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This, as a result, suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile.
5. Does ursocol tablet cause weight gain?
Ans: Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with this tablet, but it is not common. Patients suffering from liver problems consuming this tablet might gain weight.
6. What should I avoid while taking ursocol tablets?
Ans: While taking this medication, avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your medical practitioner, as they decrease the effectiveness of this tablet. You should also avoid taking drugs like cholestyramine or colestipol while you are on this medication.