URSOCOL SR 450 mg 15 Tablet

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name: 

Abbott India Ltd

Drug classification: 

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

What is this used for:

• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
• Cholesterol rich gallstones
• Cystic Fibrosis (Children)
• Hepatobiliary disorders (Children)

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity/Known Allergy to Ursodeoxycholic acid
• Calcified gall-stones
• Acute inflammation of the Gall bladder or Biliary tract.
• Occlusion of the biliary tract (occlusion of the common bile duct or a cystic duct)
• Frequent episodes of biliary colic
• Impaired contractability of the gall bladder
• Chronic liver disease
• Peptic ulcers or in those with inflammatory diseases of the small intestine and colon.
• Unsuccessful Portoenterostomy or without recovery of good bile flow in children with biliary atresia (Children)

How should I take the medicine?

Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take 

this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines and as a result, the cholesterol-rich gall stones get metabolized and dissolved. This treatment may be recommended as an alternative to a surgical procedure to remove the gallstones in few patients.

Side effects 

• Nausea and vomiting (common)
• Diarrhea (common)
• Abdominal Pain (common)
• Utricaria (Rare)
• Pruritus(Rare)

Pregnancy warning: Not Assigned (Unknown)

Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Charcoal-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either of these medicines. When these medicines are taken together it may affect the absorption of the medicines and may affect the effectiveness. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Aluminium Hydroxide -Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either of these medicines. When these medicines are taken together it may affect the absorption of the medicines and may affect the effectiveness. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Ciclosporinn-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either of these medicines. When these medicines are taken together it may affect the absorption of the medicines and may affect the effectiveness. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Ciprofloxacin.-Moderate 

Inform your doctor about the use of either of these medicines. When these medicines are taken together it may affect the absorption of the medicines and may affect the effectiveness. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions:

N/A

Expert Advice:

1. Care must be taken while using this medicine children below 18 years of age without doctor’s advice.
2. Seek emergency medical help if you experience any odd or unusual side effects.

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

Store the medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep the medicine away from the reach of the children

References:

1.  Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300mg Film-Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 29 September 2020]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1504/smpc#CONTRAINDICATIONS 

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place