Udigal Information
Udigal is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Udigal have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Udigal. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Udigal also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Udigal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Udigal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Udigal has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Udigal related warnings talks about Udigal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Udigal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Udigal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Udigal is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Udigal Benefits & Uses
Udigal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Liver Cirrhosis (Read More - Home Remedies For Liver Cirrhosis)
Other Benefits
Udigal 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
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Udigal Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Udigal is used -
Mild
Common
- Hair Loss
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Unknown
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Udigal Related Warnings
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Is the use of Udigal safe for pregnant women?
Udigal is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Udigal safe during breastfeeding?
Udigal may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Udigal on the Kidneys?
Udigal is completely safe for kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Udigal on the Liver?
Udigal may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Udigal on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Udigal for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Udigal with Other Drugs
Udigal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Udigal Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Udigal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
Frequently asked Questions about Udigal
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Is this Udigal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Udigal is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Udigal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Udigal can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Udigal only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Udigal is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Udigal Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Udigal
Taking Udigal with food does not harm your health.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Udigal
Information about the interaction of Udigal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 671
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Urso 250® / Urso Forte® (ursodiol)
