Urs: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Urs Information

Urs is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Urs also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Urs 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Urs include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Urs side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Urs normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Urs's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Urs's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urs contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Urs have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urs is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Urs Benefits & Uses
Urs Dosage & How to Take
Urs Side Effects
Urs Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Urs with Other Drugs
Urs Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Urs
Urs Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Urs Benefits & Uses

Urs 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

Urs 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

Urs Related Warnings

Is the use of Urs safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Urs in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Urs safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Urs on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Urs on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Urs on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Urs on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Urs on the Heart?

Urs is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Urs with Other Drugs

Urs 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

Urs Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Urs

Is this Urs habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Urs has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Urs as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Urs only as per medical advice.

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

No, Urs is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Urs Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Urs

Taking Urs with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Urs

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urs with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Urs

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Urs cause lower abdomen pain?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Urs is usually not associated with lower abdomen pain. But one must not ignore lower abdomen pain as lower abdomen pain could be an indication of undissolved gallstones and other underlying medical conditions. Take a mild painkiller and if the pain does not subside then seek medical attention without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Urs work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Urs 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 about 5 years ago

Does Urs cause itching?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Urs 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 almost 5 years ago

Can taking Urs cause Infertility in men and women?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

During clinical trials, few reported cases in animal studies with impaired fertility have been associated with Urs. Hence nothing can be ascertained in humans due to lack of evidence. You are encouraged to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any impaired sexual or fertility complications.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Urs safe for patients above 65 years of age?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Urs is a prescription drug and not much research has been done in geriatric patients (old age people). It has been found effective in dissolving small stones in the gallbladder and depending on the condition the doctor may recommend this drug to 65 years and above.