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A medication called Ursocol 300mg Tablet is used to dissolve some types of gallstones, stop them from forming, and treat primary biliary cirrhosis, a type of liver disease. It is a bile acid that aids in the breakdown of cholesterol that has crystallized into gallbladder stones.
- Ursocol 300mg Tablet includes Ursodeoxycholic Acid, which belongs to the class of drugs known as Hepatoprotective agents. It is employed in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. (damage of bile ducts in the liver leading to build up of bile).
- Ursocol 300mg Tablet is also used to dissolve tiny gallstones (less than 15mm in diameter) in individuals with a functional gall bladder. Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol that can develop in the gallbladder and cause sudden, excruciating pain in the upper right side of the abdomen.
- Ursocol 300mg Tablet can also be used to treat cystic fibrosis-related liver damage in children aged 6 to 18 years.
- Cystic fibrosis is a condition that affects the cells that create mucus, perspiration, and digestive juices, causing these fluids to thicken and cling together, clogging tubes, ducts, and passages.
- During or after treatment with Ursocol 300mg Tablet, your doctor may order a variety of diagnostic tests, including a liver function test and a gallbladder scan.
- Ursocol 300mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with bile acid allergies, calcified gallstones, gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, blockage of the common bile duct or cystic duct, frequent cramp-like pains in the upper abdomen, low bile flow in children, or improper gall bladder function. In individuals with liver problems, Ursocol 300mg Tablet should be taken with care.
- Ursocol 300mg Tablet should be used only if specifically suggested by a doctor during pregnancy, and should be used with caution in breast-feeding women. Before taking any medication, consult your doctor. Ursocol 300mg Tablet is suitable for children, teenagers, and the elderly. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and duration of Ursocol 300mg Tablet treatment for you.
- Soft, loose stools or diarrhea are the most prevalent adverse effects of taking Ursocol 300mg Tablet. If your symptoms increase or do not improve, see your doctor.