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Ursoday 300 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ursoday 300 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ursoday 300 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ursoday 300 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ursoday 300 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ursoday 300 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ursoday 300 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ursoday 300 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ursoday 300 Tablet related warnings section.
The section on Ursoday 300 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ursoday 300 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ursoday 300 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ursoday 300 Tablet 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 Ursoday 300 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ursoday in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ursoday 300 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ursoday has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursoday 300 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ursoday is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursoday 300 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Ursoday rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ursoday 300 Tablet on the Heart?
Ursoday is completely safe for the heart.
Ursoday 300 Tablet 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 Ursoday 300 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursoday 300 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ursoday 300 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ursoday 300 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ursoday 300 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ursoday 300 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursoday 300 Tablet
Taking Ursoday 300 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursoday 300 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ursoday 300 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes Ursoday and its components have been found to be hypersensitive in some people taking it. In case you experience rashes in the skin, breathing difficulties, swelling in the face or any discomfort report it instantly to the doctor who has prescribed this drug to you.
No, Ursoday 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.
Ursoday belongs to the class of compounds called bile acids and salts. Ursodiol is a bile acid which is used for the management of gallstones and primary liver diseases. It also prevents the formation of gallstones in people who are rapidly losing weight.
Ursoday 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, Ursoday 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.
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)