Ursocol 300 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 750.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ursodeoxycholic acid |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Cholestasis (Jaundice)
- Viral Hepatitis
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver
- Primary Billiary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Dissolution of Gallstones
- Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH)
Description
Reduces cholesterol saturation of bile and promotes dissolution of gallstones.
Pharmacology
- Decreases secretion of cholesterol in bile
- Reduces cholesterol absorption
- Suppresses liver cholesterol synthesis
- Promotes formation of liquid cholesterol crystal complexes
Dosage & Administration
- Dissolution of Gallstones: 8-12 mg/kg/day
- Primary Billiary Cirrhosis: 10-15 mg/kg/day
- Acute Viral Hepatitis: 600 mg/day
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver: 300 mg/day
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: 25-30 mg/kg/day
- Dissolution of Gallstones and Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis: 13-15 mg/kg/day
Interaction
Should not be used with drugs that increase bile cholesterol.
Contraindications
- Non-functioning gall-bladder
- Calcified and pigmented gallstones
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Gallstone opacilication
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category B. No evidence of harm reported in pregnancy. Effectively used for cholestasis of pregnancy during the last trimester. No documented problems with breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
Should be used cautiously in those with liver disease.
Therapeutic Class
Anti-gallstones drugs: Bile Acids
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C. Protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.