Udigrand 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Grandcure Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Udigrand 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Udigrand 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.
Directions for Use
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. Udigrand 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Udigrand 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.
Quick Tips
Take Udigrand 300mg Tablet after a meal with a glass of milk or water Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Avoid alcohol intake Drink plenty of fluids if diarrhea occurs 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
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Udigrand 300mg Tablet?
The timing of taking Udigrand 300mg Tablet may vary depending on your condition. Your doctor may recommend taking 2 to 3 doses per day, with the last dose at bedtime. It is best taken with water, milk, and can be taken with or after food. For dissolving gallstones, it is usually taken once daily at night. Ideally, it should be taken at a gap of 6 hours, for example, at 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm.
Is Udigrand 300mg Tablet safe?
Udigrand 300mg Tablet is generally considered a safe and effective medicine. However, it may cause some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose or discontinue treatment. Additionally, long-term use of this medicine may affect liver enzyme levels. Your doctor will monitor your liver enzyme levels regularly to ensure your safety. Despite these minor side effects, Udigrand 300mg Tablet is a good alternative to surgery for some patients with gallstones.
How does Udigrand 300mg Tablet help the liver?
Udigrand 300mg Tablet acts on the liver, concentrating in the bile secreted from the liver. This suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, decreasing cholesterol levels in bile. The medicine also stops the intestines from absorbing bile salts and cholesterol. Reduced cholesterol saturation in bile from the liver leads to the gradual dissolution of cholesterol from gallstones, resulting in a decrease in size and eventual dissolution. It also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing bile flow through the liver, protecting liver cells.
Does Udigrand 300mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Udigrand 300mg Tablet, although it is not common. Weight gain may occur when the medicine is prescribed for patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in small bile ducts of the liver. In this condition, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. The likelihood of weight gain varies from person to person, depending on the disease. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain.
What should I avoid while taking Udigrand 300mg Tablet?
While taking Udigrand 300mg Tablet, avoid taking antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as they may decrease the effectiveness of the medicine. Also, avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol, as they affect the effectiveness of Udigrand 300mg Tablet. Ask your doctor about the time gap that should be maintained between Udigrand 300mg Tablet and these medicines. Additionally, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents like clofibrate, as they may increase the risk of developing gallstones and act opposite to Udigrand 300mg Tablet.
