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Ursocad 300 MG Tablet

Manufactured byCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsUrsodeoxycholic Acid
Description
Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is a bile acid used to dissolve gallstones that are rich in cholesterol and prevent gallstones in overweight people who are planning on losing weight rapidly. Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is also used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. It is a condition that impairs the liver's ability to function properly and causes a build-up of a fluid called bile within the liver. It may gradually worsen over time. This medicine works by decreasing the toxic levels of bile acid that may accumulate in such a condition. Ursocad 300 MG Tablet shows side effects like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, back pain, etc. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Ursocad 300 MG Tablet may be taken after a meal. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of treatment based on your clinical condition. Take this medicine for the recommended duration to prevent the formation of a certain type of gallstone. Ursocad 300 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems. To avoid any interaction, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine before starting the treatment with Ursocad 300 MG Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ursocad 300 MG Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion
  • Headache
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Back pain
  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Burning or Painful Urination
  • Fever and cough
  • Hair loss
  • Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
  • Joint pain
  • Dizziness

Uses of Ursocad 300 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Dissolution of cholesterol rich gallstones
  • Primary biliary cirrhosis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Ursocad 300 MG Tablet takes to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Ursocad 300 MG Tablet remains effective in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Ursocad 300 MG Tablet has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ursocad 300 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms such as skin rash, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, etc.

Biliary tract disorder

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have conditions such as biliary obstructions (when your bile duct becomes blocked), swelling of the bile duct and gallbladder, or gallstone pancreatitis (when a gallstone blocks your pancreatic duct and cause swelling of your pancreas) with compelling reasons for cholecystectomy (a surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder, an organ located below your liver that stores the digestive fluid).

Gallbladder disorder

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a non-functional gallbladder or conditions like swelling or impaired contractility of the gallbladder.

Presence of calcified gallstone

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have gallstones formed due to the deposition of calcium. This medicine may not be effective in such a condition.

Chronic liver disease

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver problems, as it may worsen the liver condition.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of conditions that affect the intestine causing pain and swelling. Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have inflammatory bowel disease.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Liver impairment

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may cause further liver damage. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels during treatment with this medicine.

Time taken for stone dissolution

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet may take several months for dissolving the gallstones. Some gallstones may not dissolve completely, and the likelihood of recurrence is very high if the treatment is discontinued. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Use in children

Ursocad 300 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Try not to miss the dose of Ursocad 300 MG Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. If you suspect an overdose of Ursocad 300 MG Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Aluminium Hydroxide

Cholestyramine

Cyclosporine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Ursocad 300 MG Tablet may be taken after a meal. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels periodically while you are taking this medicine. Eat a healthy balanced diet low in fat and exercise regularly to prevent gallstone formation.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Ursocad 300 MG Tablet works by inhibiting the amount of cholesterol released from the liver and dissolving gallstones that form due to cholesterol build-up. It also helps to decrease the toxic levels of bile acid that may accumulate in the liver, causing damage.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Gallstone solubilizing agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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