Ursodiol is a bile acid tablet that reduces cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. It helps remove cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder and improves bile flow in patients with early biliary cirrhosis.
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Before taking Ursodiol, discuss with your doctor if you have any allergies or medical history, including:
Follow prescription labels carefully and avoid taking in incorrect amounts.
If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with the next dose at the regular time. Do not double up on doses.
In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention to avoid harmful effects.
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Ursodiol |
Udiliv |
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Reduces cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. |
Used to dissolve gallstones and treat primary biliary cirrhosis. |
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Used for dissolving gallstones in people who do not want surgery. |
Dissolves cholesterol gallbladder stones and treats liver-related disorders such as cirrhosis and sclerosing cholangitis. |
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Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, indigestion, dizziness, headache. |
Common Side Effects: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, rash. |
Ursodiol medicine is used for the treatment of people with primary biliary cirrhosis. It belongs to the class of medications called gallstone dissolution agents.
Ursodiol is used to dissolve and prevent cholesterol gallstones. The medication blocks the enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol, thereby decreasing the production of cholesterol.
Ursodiol is commonly prescribed to treat gallstones. It helps remove cholesterol that has formed into gallbladder stones and improves patient bile flow.
During the treatment with Ursodiol for the dissolution of gallstones, the symptoms of biliary distress begin to improve after 3 to 6 weeks.
If you stop taking Ursodiol, the gallstones may not dissolve. The type of diet the patient follows can affect the stones’ ability to dissolve.
