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Ursodox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Ursodox have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ursodox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ursodox include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Ursodox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ursodox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ursodox's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Ursodox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ursodox related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ursodox contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ursodox with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ursodox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ursodox 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ursodox is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ursodox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ursodox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ursodox safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ursodox as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ursodox on the Kidneys?
Ursodox is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursodox on the Liver?
Ursodox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ursodox on the Heart?
Ursodox is not harmful for the heart.
Ursodox 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 Ursodox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursodox habit forming or addictive?
Ursodox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ursodox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ursodox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ursodox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursodox
Taking Ursodox with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursodox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ursodox with alcohol will be.
No, this Ursodox 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.
Ursodox 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.
Ursodox 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. Ursodox should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
Ursodox 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.
Ursodox 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.
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