Ursocol 300 Tablet

Quick info

Ursocol 300 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. Ursocol 300 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.

How it works

Ursocol 300 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.

Direction of 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. Ursocol 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Take Ursocol 300 Tablet 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

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Itching
• Nausea
• Rash