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Ursoford 300 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Ursoford 300 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 Ursoford 300 Tablet. 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 side effects typically associated with Ursoford 300 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Ursoford 300 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ursoford 300 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ursoford 300 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ursoford 300 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ursoford 300 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ursoford 300 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ursoford 300 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ursoford 300 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ursoford 300 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 Ursoford 300 Tablet is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ursoford 300 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ursoford safely.
Is the use of Ursoford 300 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ursoford may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursoford 300 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ursoford is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursoford 300 Tablet on the Liver?
Ursoford may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ursoford 300 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ursoford without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ursoford 300 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursoford 300 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ursoford 300 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ursoford 300 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ursoford 300 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ursoford 300 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ursoford 300 Tablet
Taking Ursoford 300 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursoford 300 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ursoford 300 Tablet with alcohol.
During clinical trials, few reported cases in animal studies with impaired fertility have been associated with Ursoford. Hence nothing can be ascertained in humans due to lack of evidence. You are encouraged to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any impaired sexual or fertility complications.
No, Ursoford is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Ursoford 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.
Ursoford 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.
No, Ursoford 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.
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