Udigal: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Udigal Information

Udigal is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Udigal have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Udigal. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Udigal also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Udigal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Udigal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Udigal has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Udigal related warnings talks about Udigal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Udigal are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Udigal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Udigal is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Udigal Benefits & Uses
Udigal Dosage & How to Take
Udigal Side Effects
Udigal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Udigal with Other Drugs
Udigal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Udigal
Udigal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Udigal Benefits & Uses

Udigal 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

Udigal 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

Udigal Related Warnings

Is the use of Udigal safe for pregnant women?

Udigal is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Udigal safe during breastfeeding?

Udigal may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Udigal on the Kidneys?

Udigal is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Udigal on the Liver?

Udigal may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Udigal on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Udigal for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Udigal with Other Drugs

Udigal 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

Udigal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Udigal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Udigal

Is this Udigal habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Udigal only as per medical advice.

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

No, Udigal is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Udigal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Udigal

Taking Udigal with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Udigal

Information about the interaction of Udigal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Udigal

Question over 5 years ago

Is Udigal safe for patients above 65 years of age?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Udigal 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Udigal cause depression?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Udigal may cause depression. It is one of the rare, yet potentially serious adverse reaction. If you experience the symptoms of depression while on Udigal, do not hesitate to discuss this with your physician and family members. Yoga and music have been very beneficial for people to lower the effects of stress and depression. But if you are experiencing major mood swings along with distorted thoughts you may require medical help. Contact your doctor without hesitation.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Udigal work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Udigal 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Udigal cause lower abdomen pain?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Udigal is usually not associated with lower abdomen pain. But one must not ignore lower abdomen pain as lower abdomen pain could be an indication of undissolved gallstones and other underlying medical conditions. Take a mild painkiller and if the pain does not subside then seek medical attention without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Is this Udigal a diuretic ?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, this Udigal 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.