Trueurso 300mg Tablet
strip of 15.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Truecure Healthcare Private Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Trueurso 300mg Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. Trueurso 300mg Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Keep taking it even if your symptoms disappear. This medicine's most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Not everyone gets these side effects. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, let your doctor know. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have an inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, you get frequent cramp-like pain in your upper abdomen, you have been coughing up blood or you have gained weight rapidly. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines so tell your doctor all other medicines you are taking. Women should discontinue hormonal birth control pills as they can increase the production of gallstones. During the treatment, you may need ultrasound scans or frequent blood tests to check your liver function.
Trueurso 300mg Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.
When should I take Trueursol 300mg Tablet?
The recommended dosage schedule for Trueursol 300mg Tablet may vary depending on your specific condition. Your doctor may instruct you to take the medication two to three times a day, with the last dose taken at bedtime. It's essential to take Trueursol 300mg Tablet with water or milk and can be taken with food or after food. If prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to take the medication once daily at night.
Is Trueursol 300mg Tablet safe?
Trueursol 300mg Tablet is generally considered a safe and effective treatment option. However, like all medications, it may cause some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If you experience persistent or severe diarrhea, your doctor may adjust the dosage or discontinue treatment. Additionally, long-term use of Trueursol 300mg Tablet may affect liver enzyme levels, which will be regularly monitored by your doctor to prevent any potential complications.
How does Trueursol 300mg Tablet help with gallstone dissolution?
Trueursol 300mg Tablet works by concentrating in the bile secreted from the liver and suppressing cholesterol synthesis and secretion. This reduces cholesterol levels in the bile, making it less likely for gallstones to form or grow. Additionally, Trueursol 300mg Tablet inhibits intestinal absorption of bile salts and cholesterol, further contributing to the dissolution of gallstones.
Can Trueursol 300mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a possibility of weight gain associated with Trueursol 300mg Tablet, although it's not common. Weight gain may occur in patients with liver disease and bile stasis. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking this medication.
What should I avoid while taking Trueursol 300mg Tablet?
While taking Trueursol 300mg Tablet, it's essential to avoid taking antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as they can decrease the effectiveness of the medication. Additionally, you should avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol and oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate, as they may interact with Trueursol 300mg Tablet.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trueurso 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take this medicine after a meal with a glass of milk or water
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid alcohol intake
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy and every 6 months thereafter.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Itching
- Nausea
- Rash
Alcohol
Trueurso 300mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Trueurso 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Trueurso 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
