Ursoday 150 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ursoday Information

Ursoday is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Ursoday have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Ursoday depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Ursoday include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ursoday as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ursoday 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursoday is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ursoday's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Ursoday have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Ursoday with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Ursoday, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Ursoday Benefits & Uses

Ursoday 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

Ursoday 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

Ursoday Related Warnings

Is the use of Ursoday safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ursoday without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Ursoday safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ursoday on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Kidneys?

Ursoday is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Liver?

Ursoday may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Heart?

Using Ursoday does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ursoday with Other Drugs

Ursoday 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

Ursoday Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Ursoday

Is this Ursoday habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ursoday.

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

After taking Ursoday, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ursoday can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ursoday only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Ursoday is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ursoday Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ursoday

Taking Ursoday with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursoday

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ursoday and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ursoday

Question over 4 years ago

Can Ursoday cause allergy?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes Ursoday and its components have been found to be hypersensitive in some people taking it. In case you experience rashes in the skin, breathing difficulties, swelling in the face or any discomfort report it instantly to the doctor who has prescribed this drug to you.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Ursoday cause weight loss?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Ursoday does not cause weight loss. It facilitates the process of weight loss by preventing the formation of gallstones and breaking the cholesterol molecules in patients who lose weight rapidly.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ursoday?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Ursoday 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Ursoday work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Ursoday 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 Ursoday cause itching?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Ursoday 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.