Description

Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets is a medicine that belongs to the biliary agents or gallstone dissolution agents class of medication. This medicine is used to treat gallstones, biliary cholangitis, and excess cholesterol in the bile. Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid produced naturally and helps to decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood. It protects the liver from toxic bile acids. Ursodeoxycholic Acid 30mg Tablets can be taken as a whole with water or milk. The volume of the dose must be prescribed by the doctor based on the severity of the condition.  Take it on a fixed time interval to get the maximum benefits. This may show some side effect while the use of the medicine, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. While using this medicine, if you have conditions such as inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, frequent pain-cramps in your upper abdomen, coughing blood, gaining weight, etc.

Uses of Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets

Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets helps in the reduction of the cholesterol produced by the liver, along with it this tablets have other uses like

Treatment of primary biliary cholangitis

Management of cholestatic liver diseases

Hepatobiliary disorder

Supportive therapy in liver conditions like fatty liver

Mechanism of Action for Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets

It helps in the dissolution of cholesterol by reducing the cholesterol content in bile. It also prevents damage to the liver, which can be caused by the toxic bile acids.

It alters the composition of bile and results in the loss of toxicity of the bile content and enhances its flow through the body

Dosages and administration

The dosages of Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets must be prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider and must follow their advice to avoid any unwanted conditions. Some of the recommended dosages are:

For adults, the recommended dose is 300 mg to 600 mg daily, depending on the severity and type of condition it is being used for

The dosages for children are based on their weight

The tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water and food

Possible Side Effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets

This medicine can show some side effects which are adapted by the body over time, but if they continue to persist them consult your doctor and seek medical assistance as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition. Some of the common side effects are

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Hair loss

Itching

Nausea

Rash

Precautions while using Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 Mg Tablets

While using URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID 300 MG TABLETS, we must follow and keep in mind some precautions to avoid any unwanted condition and to use the medicine to its full effectiveness. some of the precautions that we must keep in check are:

If the patient is suffering from acute inflammation of the gallbladder or biliary tract, he/she must not use the medication.

For patients with liver failure, variceal bleeding, ascites, or hepatic encephalopathy.

This medicine is not recommended in case of pregnancy

Avoid consuming alcohol during the medication period.

Storage instruction

Keep it in a cool and dry place

Keep away from sunlight and moisture

Keep away from children