Bilicir 300 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 1,050.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ursodeoxycholic acid |
| Company | Aci limited |
| 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 the dissolution of gallstones.
Pharmacology
- Decreases secretion of cholesterol in bile
- Reduces cholesterol absorption
- Suppresses liver cholesterol synthesis
- Promotes formation of liquid cholesterol crystal complexes
- Improves cholestatic liver diseases
Dosage & Administration
- Dosing varies based on condition
- Ranges from 8-15 mg/kg/day
- May be taken as a single night time dose or in divided doses
Interaction
Should not be used with drugs that increase bile cholesterol. Avoid concomitant administration with bile-acid binding drugs.
Contraindications
- Non-functioning gall-bladder
- Calcified and pigmented gallstones
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Gallstone opacilication
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category B. No evidence of harm in pregnancy. Effectively used for cholestasis of pregnancy.
Precautions & Warnings
Use 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.