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Ursetor Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ursetor Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ursetor Plus 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ursetor Plus include Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. These side effects of Ursetor Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursetor Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ursetor Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Ursetor Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ursetor Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ursetor Plus, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ursetor Plus is used to treat the following -
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 Ursetor Plus safe for pregnant women?
Ursetor Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ursetor Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ursetor Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Ursetor Plus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursetor Plus on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Ursetor Plus can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Ursetor Plus on the Liver?
Using Ursetor Plus does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ursetor Plus on the Heart?
Ursetor Plus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Ursetor Plus 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 Ursetor Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursetor Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ursetor Plus.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ursetor Plus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ursetor Plus can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ursetor Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ursetor Plus in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ursetor Plus
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ursetor Plus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursetor Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ursetor Plus with alcohol.
Ursetor Plus contains silymarin which is a polyphenolic flavonoid obtained from plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum). It is presumed that Ursetor Plus works through multiple mechanisms. It prevents the formation of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) that damages the liver which affects its normal functioning. It also reduces the inflammation and stimulates the liver cells to produce proteins.
Yes, Ursetor Plus lowers the SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase or alanine transaminase) levels in the blood. This occurs due to the hepatoprotective (liver protective) action of this drug which helps in preventing the liver damage that lowers the SGPT levels in our blood.
No, Ursetor Plus does not treat hepatitis B because it is not an antiviral drug. However, it is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of hepatitis.
Yes, Ursetor Plus is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects have been observed at regular doses these are bloating, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Ursetor Plus protect the liver. It protects the liver from the damage caused by free radicals because of its antioxidant property.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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