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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 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ursoday is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ursoday safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ursoday in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ursoday safe during breastfeeding?
Ursoday has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Kidneys?
Ursoday is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Liver?
Side effects of Ursoday rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ursoday on the Heart?
Ursoday is completely safe for the heart.
Ursoday 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 Ursoday unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursoday habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ursoday.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ursoday as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ursoday only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ursoday is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursoday
Taking Ursoday with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursoday
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ursoday with alcohol will be.
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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)
