Urso (250mg/5ml) 120ml Suspension

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring bile acid that is used in the treatment of liver and gallbladder diseases. It is important for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. It is also used as a diuretic and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Bile acid

Main possible uses of Ursodeoxycholic acid:

• Treatment of gallstones
• Treatment of chronic liver diseases
• Treatment of certain types of cholesterol gallstones
• Medical therapy of fatty liver disease
• Secondary biliary cirrhosis
• Mitigation of repeated hepatic coma

To be used as per doctor's instructions

Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medication.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

To be used as per doctor's instructions

Do not use in case of:

• When someone is already taking a prescribed medication for cholesterol levels
• For children or teenagers, especially those under the age of 2
• Pregnant women, soon to be pregnant women, or women who are breastfeeding
• Tendency of bleeding or easy bruising history
• Have asthma or have had asthma in the past
• Liver inflammation history

Side effects include:

• Hair loss
• Erosive or ulcerative colitis
• Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in the liver
• Increased bilirubin
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Itchiness
• Rash

Precautions and warnings include:

• May cause liver enzyme elevations
• Can cause transient increases in hepatic transaminases
• May affect liver function tests
• Increased risk of gout
• Risk of hyperuricemia and crystal deposition disease
• Elderly patients are at a higher risk of adverse reactions
• May cause dizziness and blurred vision
• Use with caution in patients with obesity

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.