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Ursodox 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Liver Cirrhosis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Ursodox 150 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Ursodox 150 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Ursodox 150 Tablet are Hair Loss, Constipation. Some other side effects of Ursodox 150 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Ursodox 150 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursodox 150 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ursodox 150 Tablet related warnings talks about Ursodox 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ursodox 150 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ursodox 150 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ursodox 150 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ursodox 150 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ursodox 150 Tablet is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ursodox 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ursodox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ursodox 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ursodox as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ursodox 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ursodox is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursodox 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Ursodox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ursodox 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Ursodox is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ursodox 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursodox 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ursodox 150 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ursodox 150 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ursodox 150 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ursodox 150 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursodox 150 Tablet
Taking Ursodox 150 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursodox 150 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ursodox 150 Tablet 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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