Ursocol 300 Tablet

• Ursocol 300 is used to dissolve gallbladder stones made of cholesterol in various liver-related disorders such as cirrhosis and sclerosing cholangitis.
• Liver dysfunction is associated with cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system).

• If you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any ingredient of Ursocol 300 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 a 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 bile duct blockage.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Sticky stool

Other General Warnings

• You experience persistent diarrhoea, and the doctor should discontinue the therapy immediately.
• If you have a history of liver disease or obstruction in bile passage, your doctor may ask you to do liver function tests regularly.
• It would be best if you avoid a high-cholesterol diet during the treatment, as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
• Your doctor may ask you for an ultrasound after six months of the treatment to check the therapeutic improvement.
• 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 Ursocol 300 tablets.

• Ursocol 300 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. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Ursocol 300 tablet is a medicine used to dissolve gallstones. It should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor.
• Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
• Before starting Ursocol 300 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all your other medicines and complete medical history.
• Women should use effective birth control measures during treatment with this medicine. Contraception should be non-hormonal, like condoms or a low oestrogen contraceptive pill.
• Do not take any other medicine alone without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Ursocol 300 tablet.
• Diarrhoea and pasty stools can occur as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve even after completing the course of this medicine.
• Excessive dietary intake of calories and cholesterol should be avoided. It would be best if you preferably took a low-cholesterol diet during treatment.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Ursocol 300 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 taking to avoid any possible interaction.
• Concomitant use of cholesterol-lowering medicines such as cholestyramine, colestipol, and some antacids may reduce this medicine's efficacy. So, it should be taken between the gap of 2 hours at least.
• Contraceptive pills should not be used if you are being prescribed with Ursocol 300 tablet.
• Other medicines that may affect this medicine's absorption are charcoal, 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.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid high-cholesterol foods such as fried foods, fatty meats, and full-fat dairy, as they can reduce the effectiveness of Ursocol 300 in dissolving gallstones.
• Limit alcohol consumption, as it can worsen liver function and interfere with the medicine’s action.
• Avoid consuming very high-fat meals, as they may trigger gallstone-related symptoms and slow bile flow.
• Maintain a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fibre to support digestion and liver health while taking Ursocol 300.
• Avoid large protein-rich meals in a single sitting, as they may increase bile secretion and cause discomfort.