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Ursodil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Ursodil also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Ursodil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Ursodil also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Ursodil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ursodil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursodil is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ursodil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ursodil related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ursodil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Ursodil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ursodil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ursodil 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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Is the use of Ursodil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ursodil without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ursodil safe during breastfeeding?
Ursodil may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursodil on the Kidneys?
Using Ursodil does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursodil on the Liver?
Side effects of Ursodil rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ursodil on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ursodil for the heart.
Ursodil 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 Ursodil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursodil habit forming or addictive?
Ursodil is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ursodil can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ursodil should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ursodil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ursodil
Taking Ursodil with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursodil
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ursodil with alcohol will be.
Ursodil 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. Ursodil should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Ursodil is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Ursodil 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.
Ursodil 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.
No, this Ursodil is not a diuretic drug, it does not cause frequent urination. This drug helps in dissolving gallstones. But any kind of discoloration in urine or excess urine output should be discussed with the doctor to avoid any other underlying medical complications.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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)