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Urdox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Secondary and off-label uses of Urdox have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Urdox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Urdox include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Urdox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Urdox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urdox is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Urdox related warnings talks about Urdox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urdox contraindications section.
Besides this, Urdox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urdox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Urdox 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urdox is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Urdox safe for pregnant women?
Urdox is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Urdox safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Urdox on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Urdox on the Kidneys?
Urdox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Urdox on the Liver?
Side effects of Urdox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Urdox on the Heart?
Urdox is not harmful for the heart.
Urdox 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 Urdox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urdox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Urdox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Urdox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Urdox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Urdox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Urdox
Taking Urdox with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urdox
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Urdox.
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)
