Udcros 150mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ursodeoxycholic Acid (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Udcros 150mg 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. Udcros 150mg 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.
Udcros 150mg 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 Udcros 150mg Tablet?
The appropriate timing for taking this medication may vary based on your individual condition. Your doctor might advise you to take two to three doses per day and suggest taking the last dose in the evening. Udcros 150mg Tablet should be taken with water or milk and can be taken with or after food. If prescribed for gallstone treatment, it's generally suggested to take one dose daily at night. Ideally, it should be taken at a six-hour gap, for example, at 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm.
Is Udcros 150mg Tablet safe?
Udcros 150mg Tablet is generally considered to be a safe and effective medication. However, some common side effects may occur, including diarrhea. If diarrhea develops, your doctor may reduce the dose or discontinue treatment if necessary. Additionally, long-term use of this medication might affect liver enzyme levels. Your doctor will regularly monitor your liver enzyme levels as part of routine checks. Despite these possible side effects, Udcros 150mg Tablet is considered a suitable alternative to surgery in some patients with gallstones.
How does Udcros 150mg Tablet help the liver?
Udcros 150mg Tablet acts on the liver and concentrates in bile secreted from the liver. This concentration suppresses the liver's synthesis and secretion of cholesterol, ultimately lowering cholesterol levels in bile. The medication also blocks the intestines from absorbing bile salts and cholesterol. Reduced cholesterol saturation within the bile leads to gradual gallstone dissolution, decreasing their size and eventual complete elimination. The medication also aids by increasing bile flow through the liver, consequently protecting the liver cells.
Does Udcros 150mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain is a possibility with Udcros 150mg Tablet, but it's not frequent. However, in patients with liver disease characterized by chronic bile stasis (bile flow blockage within the small bile ducts of the liver), this medication may contribute to weight gain. In such cases, bile cannot flow efficiently from the liver to the small intestine. Weight gain probability varies across individuals depending on their respective medical conditions. If you experience weight gain after taking Udcros 150mg Tablet, consult your doctor.
What should I avoid while taking Udcros 150mg Tablet?
When taking Udcros 150mg Tablet, avoid taking antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as these decrease the medication's effectiveness. Additionally, you should avoid medications like cholestyramine or colestipol, as they affect the effectiveness of Udcros 150mg Tablet. Please discuss with your doctor about appropriate time gaps between Udcros 150mg Tablet and these medications. Lastly, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate, as these might increase the likelihood of gallstone development and counteract the effects of Udcros 150mg 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. Udcros 150mg 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
- Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Itching
- Nausea
- Rash
Alcohol
Udcros 150mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Udcros 150mg 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
Udcros 150mg 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.
