Udigold, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Udigold have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Udigold depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Udigold are Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Udigold can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Udigold normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Udigold has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Udigold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Udigold contraindications section.
Besides this, Udigold may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Udigold, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Udigold is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Udigold safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Udigold in pregnant women.
Is the use of Udigold safe during breastfeeding?
Udigold has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Udigold on the Kidneys?
Udigold does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Udigold on the Liver?
Udigold may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Udigold on the Heart?
You can take Udigold without any fear of damage to the heart.
Udigold should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Udigold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udigold habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Udigold has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Udigold. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Udigold should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Udigold is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Udigold
Taking Udigold with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udigold
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Udigold with alcohol will be.
Yes, Udigold may cause depression. It is one of the rare, yet potentially serious adverse reaction. If you experience the symptoms of depression while on Udigold, do not hesitate to discuss this with your physician and family members. Yoga and music have been very beneficial for people to lower the effects of stress and depression. But if you are experiencing major mood swings along with distorted thoughts you may require medical help. Contact your doctor without hesitation.
Udigold belongs to the class of compounds called bile acids and salts. Ursodiol is a bile acid which is used for the management of gallstones and primary liver diseases. It also prevents the formation of gallstones in people who are rapidly losing weight.
Udigold 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. Udigold should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Udigold 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.
Udigold should be taken as directed by your doctor. The main aim of this drug is to dissolve gallstones and it may take a few months to a year to work effectively. Do not self-medicate yourself assuming that you have gallstones this is strictly a prescribed Udigold.
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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)
