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Golbi 300 Tablet (10) is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Golbi 300 Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) are Hair Loss, Constipation. Some other side effects of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Golbi 300 Tablet (10)'s effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Golbi 300 Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Golbi 300 Tablet (10) contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Golbi 300 Tablet (10) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Golbi 300 Tablet (10) 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 Golbi 300 Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Golbi safely.
Is the use of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Golbi on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Golbi on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) on the Liver?
Golbi has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Golbi 300 Tablet (10) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Golbi for the heart.
Golbi 300 Tablet (10) 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 Golbi 300 Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Golbi 300 Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Golbi 300 Tablet (10).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Golbi 300 Tablet (10). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Golbi 300 Tablet (10) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Golbi 300 Tablet (10) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Golbi 300 Tablet (10)
Taking Golbi 300 Tablet (10) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Golbi 300 Tablet (10)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Golbi 300 Tablet (10) with alcohol.
Golbi 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.
Yes, Golbi has been found to be effective in dissolving small stones. However, in the case of big sized gallstones, surgery and removal of the gallbladder are recommended.
No, Golbi 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.
Golbi 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.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Golbi 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.
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)