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Lcholic Benefits & Uses

Lcholic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Liver Cirrhosis (Read More - Home Remedies For Liver Cirrhosis)

Other Benefits

Liver Disease
Liver Failure (Read More - Liver Failure Home Remedies)
Gallbladder Stones
Enlarged Liver

Lcholic Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 3.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lcholic Related Warnings

Is the use of Lcholic safe for pregnant women?

Lcholic is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Lcholic safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Lcholic as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Lcholic on the Kidneys?

Lcholic is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lcholic on the Liver?

Lcholic is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lcholic on the Heart?

You can take Lcholic without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lcholic with Other Drugs

Lcholic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fenofibrate

Moderate

Aluminium hydroxide

Ciprofloxacin

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Lcholic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lcholic unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Lcholic

Is this Lcholic habit forming or addictive?

Lcholic does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lcholic you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lcholic is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lcholic for mental disorders.

No

Lcholic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lcholic

It is safe to take Lcholic with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lcholic

Information about the interaction of Lcholic and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lcholic

Question about 5 years ago

Is Lcholic a steroid?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Lcholic is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Lcholic cause itching?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Lcholic does not cause itching. In fact, it is used for the alleviation of itching in pregnant women who suffer from intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. (A disease in which flow of bile from the liver stops or slowdowns). However, any visible rashes or discomfort experienced while taking this drug to inform your gynecologist and follow his/her instructions. Do not discontinue the medicinal course on your own.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lcholic work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Lcholic regulates the levels of cholesterol by impeding its absorption through the intestine and by breaking the cholesterol molecules. Because of this reason, it is used to treat gallstones non surgically.

Question almost 5 years ago

Will i need gallbladder removal after treatment with Lcholic?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Lcholic for example 2-3 months. Depending upon the size and number of gallstones you doctor will take a decision whether gallbladder should be removed or not. With advancement in medical technology removal of the gallbladder has become a minimally invasive procedure and patient recovers from this operation within a few days.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Lcholic?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Lcholic is taken orally, usually 2 to 3 times for managing the gallstones and twice for preventing the formation of gallstones in people who lose weight quickly. Lcholic should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.