Udca 300mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Udca 300 MG Description
Udca 300mg tablets are used to dissolve gallstones in a variety of liver conditions, including cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, and liver dysfunction. It has ursodeoxycholic acid as an active component. This tablet serves as a dissolving agent, lowering bile cholesterol levels. It should be taken exactly as suggested by the doctor, in the prescribed doses and period.
Udca 300 mg tablet is a liver-protective medicine. It works by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood and aiding in the removal of cholesterol-containing gallbladder stones. It also boosts liver enzymes, protects liver cells from damage caused by harmful bile acids, and enhances liver function.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, experience frequent cramp-like pain in your upper abdomen, have been coughing up blood, or have rapidly gained weight. Also, notify your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as this medicine can affect their effectiveness.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Ursodiol(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Liver-related disorders |
| Side effects | Diarrhoea, sticky stool |
| Therapy | DRUGS FOR CHOLELITHIASIS |
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Uses of Udca 300 MG
- Udca 300 mg tablet is used to dissolve gallbladder stones that are made of cholesterol in various liver-related disorders such as cirrhosis and sclerosing cholangitis.
- It is used to treat liver dysfunction associated with cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disease affecting the lungs and digestive system).
Contraindications of Udca 300 MG
- If you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any ingredients of Udca 300 mg tablet.
- If you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer or bleeding.
- If you have a liver-related disorder and non-functional gall bladder.
- If you have recently had surgery involving any part of your intestine.
- If you are suffering from inflammation/blockage of the gall bladder or biliary tract.
- If you are suffering from a liver or intestinal condition which affects the circulation of bile substances like blockage of the bile duct.
Side effects of Udca 300 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Sticky stool
Precautions and Warnings of Udca 300 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take UDCA 300 mg tablet during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information on the safety of UDCA 300 mg tablet during pregnancy. Hence, it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take UDCA 300 mg tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
It is unknown if ursodeoxycholic acid passes into human milk, hence UDCA 300 mg tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed UDCA 300 mg tablet?
A:
It is not expected that UDCA 300 mg tablet will affect your ability to drive, but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, you should avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with UDCA 300 mg tablet?
A:
Although there is no known interaction between alcohol and UDCA 300 mg tablet, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience persistent diarrhoea, the doctor should discontinue the therapy immediately.
- You have a history of liver disease or obstruction in bile passage, your doctor may ask you to do liver function tests regularly.
- Your doctor may ask you for an ultrasound after six months of the treatment to check the therapeutic improvement.
Directions for Use of Udca 300 MG
- Udca 300 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water after meals.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- For optimal results, it would be best to take it at a fixed time and not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Udca 300 MG
Store UDCA 300 mg tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Udca 300 MG
- Women of childbearing age should use non-hormonal contraceptive measures (physical barrier) or low-oestrogen oral contraceptive pills. Combination oral contraceptive pills should not be taken with UDCA 300 mg tablet....
- It would be best to avoid a high-cholesterol diet during treatment, as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
Dosage of Udca 300 MG
Overdose
The most common symptom of an overdose of this tablet is diarrhoea. Consult your doctor immediately if you have taken an excessive dose of UDCA 300 mg tablet.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed any dose of UDCA 300 mg tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Mode of Action of Udca 300 MG
How Does It Work?
Udca 300 mg tablet improves liver function. It works as a dissolving agent and thus reduces the cholesterol content in bile and controls the blood's amount of cholesterol. It is also known to control the synthesis of cholesterol and absorption from the intestine....
Interactions of Udca 300 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way UDCA 300 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Concomitant use of cholesterol-lowering medicines such as cholestyramine or colestipol and some antacids may reduce this medicine's efficacy. So, it should be taken with a gap of 2 hours at least.
- Contraceptive pills should not be used if you are being prescribed with UDCA 300 mg tablet.
- Other medicines that may affect this medicine's absorption are charcoal and antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, immunosuppressants like Ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medicines like Atorvastatin and Dapsone used as an anti-infective. Hence, it should not be used concomitantly....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Udca 300 a steroid?
A: No, it is not a steroid. It contains ursodeoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring bile acid that helps decrease cholesterol production in the blood.
Q: Does Udca 300mg Tablet cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain is possible but uncommon. It may occur in patients with liver disease affecting bile flow. Consult your doctor if you notice weight gain.
Q: What should I avoid while taking Udca 300mg Tablet?
A: Avoid taking antacids, cholestyramine, or colestipol without consulting your doctor. Also, consult your doctor before taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, or cholesterol-lowering agents like clofibrate, as they may reduce the effectiveness of Udca 300mg Tablet.
Q: Is UDCA 300 mg tablet used for reducing high bilirubin?
A: No, UDCA 300 mg tablet is not used to reduce the levels of bilirubin. This medicine should only be used for the condition it is prescribed for.
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