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Ursocol 150

Name: Ursocol 150mg Tablet
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.
SKU: 19570
Price: 138.55 BDT
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Rating: 4.9 (44 reviews)

Tablet - (150mg)

Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Generic: Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Safety Advices

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UNSAFE

Ursocol 150 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ursocol 150 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.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ursocol 150 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

SAFE

Ursocol 150 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ursocol 150 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ursocol 150 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Overview of Ursocol 150mg Tablet

Introduction

Ursocol 150 is a medicine used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent them from forming and to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. It is a bile acid which helps break down cholesterol which has formed into stones in your gallbladder. Ursocol 150 should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. It would be best to swallow it whole. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may...

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Uses of Ursocol 150

Primary biliary cirrhosis
Gallbladder stones

Side effects of Ursocol 150

Common

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Itching
Nausea
Rash

How to use Ursocol 150

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 150 is to be taken with food.

How Ursocol 150 works

Ursocol 150 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.

What if you forget to take Ursocol 150?

If you miss a dose of Ursocol 150, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Ursocol 150 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 next 3 months after the start of therapy, and every 6 months thereafter.

Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Brief Description

Indication

Dissolution of cholesterol-rich gallstones, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss,

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Dissolution of cholesterol-rich gallstones Adult: 8-12 mg/kg once daily at bedtime or in 2 divided doses continued for 3-4 mth after radiological disappearance of gallstones. Duration of treatment: Up to 2 yr. Obese patients: Up to 15 mg/kg daily. Primary biliary cirrhosis Adult: 10-16 mg/kg daily in 2-4 divided doses, may be taken once daily in the evening after the 1st 3 mth. Prophylaxis of gallstones in patients undergoing rapid weight loss Adult: 300 mg bid. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: 13-15 mg/kg/day;

Contraindication

Acute inflammation of gallbladder or biliary tract, occlusion of biliary tract, frequent episodes of biliary colic, radio-opaque calcified gallstones, impaired contractility of gallbladder, non-functioning gallbladder, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatic and intestinal conditions interfering w/ enterohepatic recirculation of bile acids, extrahepatic and intrahepatic cholestasis, ileal resection and stoma, regional ileitis, active duodenal and gastric ulcer; acute, chronic or severe hepatic disease.

Mode of Action

Ursodeoxycholic acid suppresses hepatic synthesis and secretion of cholesterol and also inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol.

Precaution

Excessive diatery intake of calories and cholesterol should be avoided. Liver function tests and bilirubin levels should be monitored every month for three months after start of therapy. 50% of successfully treated patients will develop further gallstones within 10 yr. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor LFTs mthly for the 1st 3 mth and every 6 mth thereafter. Lactation: unknown if excreted in breast milk; use caution

Side Effect

>10% Headache,Dizziness,Diarrhea,Dyspepsia,Nausea/vomiting,Back pain,Upper respiratory tract infection 1-10% Alopecia,Rash,Hyperglycemia,Flatulence,Peptic ulcer,Urinary tract infection,Leukopenia,Thrombocytopenia,Cholecystitis >1% Fatigue,Abdominal pain,Thrombocytopenia,Pruritus,Angioedema,Peripheral edema,Biliary pain

Interaction

Cholestyramine, charcoal and antacids may reduce effectiveness. Aluminum-based antacids may reduce absorption. Oestrogens and clofibrate may counteract effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid by increasing cholesterol elimination in bile. Possible increase in ciclosporin serum concentration. Decreased effectiveness of dapsone. Possible decrease in serum ciprofloxacin and nitrendipine.

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Ursocol 150

Tablet - (150mg)

Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Generic: Ursodeoxycholic Acid

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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