Ursowal 300mg Tablet is used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. Ursowal 300mg Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your health condition. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit, and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Keep taking it even if your symptoms disappear.
Uses
Benefits of Ursowal 300mg Tablet
- Treatment of Gallbladder stones – Ursowal 300mg Tablet is a medicine that helps decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by our liver. It helps to break down cholesterol that has formed into “stones” in the gallbladder. It may take several months to completely dissolve the stone, so you need to take the medicine regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it for it to be effective.
- Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis – Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that gradually gets worse over time. It does not always have symptoms but, over time, it can lead to liver failure. Ursowal 300mg Tablet is used to treat this condition and may be used by itself or with other medicines. It can help prevent or delay liver damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you start this treatment, you will likely be taking it for the rest of your life. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, you can help yourself by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and not drinking too much alcohol.
How Ursowal 300 works
Ursowal 300mg Tablet is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Itching
- Nausea
- Rash
Precautions
- Alcohol
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Driving
- Kideny or Liver
Additional Tips
- Ursowal 300mg Tablet should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water.
- Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy and every 6 months thereafter.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
