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Ursodil 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Ursodil 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ursodil 250 Tablet. 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 side effects typically associated with Ursodil 250 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Ursodil 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ursodil 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursodil 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ursodil 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ursodil 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ursodil 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ursodil 250 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ursodil 250 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ursodil 250 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 Ursodil 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ursodil is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ursodil 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ursodil as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ursodil 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ursodil on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursodil 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Ursodil has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ursodil 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Ursodil is not harmful for the heart.
Ursodil 250 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 Ursodil 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursodil 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ursodil 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ursodil 250 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ursodil 250 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ursodil 250 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursodil 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Ursodil 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursodil 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ursodil 250 Tablet.
Ursodil 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. Ursodil should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Ursodil is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Ursodil 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.
Ursodil 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.
No, this Ursodil 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.
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)