Urdecol 150 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ursodeoxycholic Acid (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Superlative Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Urdecol 150 Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and treat primary biliary cirrhosis by breaking down cholesterol in the gallbladder. Urdecol 150 Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal with a glass of milk or water. The dose depends on your condition and body weight. Take it regularly for maximum benefit and continue as prescribed. Common side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Inform your doctor if you have gallbladder inflammation, frequent upper abdominal pain, coughing up blood, or rapid weight gain. Women should avoid hormonal birth control pills during treatment. Regular ultrasound scans or blood tests may be needed to monitor liver function.
Urdecol 150 Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It reduces cholesterol in the blood, helps dissolve gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol, improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids, and enhances liver function.
When should I take Urdecol 150 Tablet?
The timing of taking Urdecol 150 Tablet may vary depending on your individual condition. Your doctor may recommend taking 2 to 3 doses per day, with the last dose taken at bedtime. It is essential to take the medication with water, milk, and with or after food. For patients prescribed Urdecol 150 Tablet for dissolving gallstones, it is typically recommended to take one dose daily at night, spaced 6 hours apart, such as at 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm.
Is Urdecol 150 Tablet safe?
Urdecol 150 Tablet is generally considered a safe and effective medication. However, it may cause some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may adjust your dosage. In rare cases, long-term use of this medication may affect liver enzyme levels. To monitor this, your doctor will regularly check your liver enzyme levels. Despite these minor side effects, Urdecol 150 Tablet is often a suitable alternative to surgery for some patients with gallstones.
How does Urdecol 150 Tablet help the liver?
Urdecol 150 Tablet works by concentrating in the bile secreted from the liver, suppressing the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, and reducing cholesterol levels in bile. It also prevents the intestines from absorbing bile salts and cholesterol, leading to decreased cholesterol saturation in bile and the gradual dissolution of cholesterol from gallstones. Additionally, Urdecol 150 Tablet increases bile flow through the liver, protecting liver cells and reducing elevated liver enzyme levels.
Does Urdecol 150 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a possible side effect of Urdecol 150 Tablet, although it is not common. This medication can cause weight gain in patients with liver disease associated with chronic bile stasis in small bile ducts of the liver. In such cases, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. The likelihood of weight gain varies from person to person, depending on the underlying disease. If you experience weight gain while taking Urdecol 150 Tablet, consult your doctor for guidance.
What should I avoid while taking Urdecol 150 Tablet?
While taking Urdecol 150 Tablet, avoid taking antacid preparations without consulting your doctor, as they can decrease the medication's effectiveness. You should also avoid taking cholestyramine or colestipol, as they can affect the effectiveness of Urdecol 150 Tablet. Ask your doctor about the recommended time gap between taking Urdecol 150 Tablet and these medications. Additionally, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents like clofibrate, as they may increase the risk of developing gallstones and counteract the effects of Urdecol 150 Tablet.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Urdecol 150 Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Urdecol 150 Tablet should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water.
- Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and 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
Urdecol 150 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Urdecol 150 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
Urdecol 150 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.
