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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urs is used -

Mild

Rash
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Headache
पेट की गैस
Diarrhoea

Common

Hair Loss
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Unknown

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Urs Related Warnings

Is the use of Urs safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Urs safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Urs on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Urs on the Kidneys?

Urs is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Urs on the Liver?

Urs is rarely harmful for the liver.

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?

No, there is no any evidence that Urs is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Urs is unable to treat or cure 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 6 years ago

Can Urs cause weight loss?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Urs 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

Will i need gallbladder removal after treatment with Urs?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Urs 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.

Question almost 6 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 6 years ago

Does Urs cause hair loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, hair loss is one of the side effects of using Urs. Therefore, if you experience any hair loss while taking this drug discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Urs help in dissolving gallstones completely?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Urs has been found to be effective in dissolving small stones. However, in the case of big sized gallstones, surgery and removal of the gallbladder are recommended.