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Estuchol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Liver Cirrhosis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Estuchol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Estuchol 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Estuchol are Hair Loss, Constipation. Some other side effects of Estuchol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Estuchol 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 Estuchol is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Estuchol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Estuchol contraindications section.
Besides this, Estuchol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Estuchol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Estuchol 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 Estuchol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Estuchol in pregnant women.
Is the use of Estuchol safe during breastfeeding?
Estuchol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Estuchol on the Kidneys?
Estuchol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Estuchol on the Liver?
Estuchol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Estuchol on the Heart?
Estuchol is completely safe for the heart.
Estuchol 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 Estuchol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Estuchol habit forming or addictive?
Estuchol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Estuchol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Estuchol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Estuchol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Estuchol
You can take Estuchol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Estuchol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Estuchol with alcohol will be.
No, this Estuchol 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.
Estuchol 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.
No, Estuchol 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.
Estuchol 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.
Estuchol 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. Estuchol should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
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)