Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets

Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets

Classification – Hepatic Medicine

What Are Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets?

It is the bile acid.
It is used to treat bile acid dysfunctions.
It is analogous to the natural bile acid.

What Are the Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablet Uses?

It replaces the toxic bile acid formed in the body.
It is widely used to dissolve gallstones. It reduces cholesterol absorption. It helps dissolve existing gallstones and also prevents their formation.

It is used to improve liver function. It delays disease progression in primary biliary colitis (an autoimmune condition in which small bile ducts are damaged.
It improves bile flow. It is used in Cholestasis diseases and cystic fibrosis.

What Are Udikast 300 mg Tablets?

Udikast is ursodeoxycholic 300mg tablet, manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
It is the natural bile analogue. Udikast 300 mg is available worldwide.
It is the affordable ursodeoxycholic acid tablet.
Udikast 300 mg is widely used for gallstone dissolution.

Aprazer Healthcare – Leadership in Gastroenterology Care

Aprazer Healthcare is the top hepatology and gastroenterology drug manufacturer.
We manufacture an exclusive range of gastrointestinal medicines.
Our product portfolio consists of –

• •  Acid-reducing Medicines – Esomeprazole -40mg tablets (Eprakast 40)
• •  Ulcerative Colitis Medicine – Mesalamine 1.2 mg tablets (Mesalzer)
• •  GIT Infection Medicine – Rifampin tablets (Rifaxigem- 550 mg)
• •  Gallstone Medicine – Udikast DRS, Udikast 300mg (Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets)

We are the largest Indian company ranked as the top ursodeoxycholic acid tablet manufacturer and exporter.

How Does Ursodeoxycholic Acid Work?

It prevents the absorption of cholesterol.
It reduces the toxic content in the bile acid.
It protects the liver cells from injury.
It reduces the thickness of the bile fluid. It improves the flow of bile acid.

Why Use Udikast 300mg (Ursodeoxycholic Acid)?

• •  It improves liver enzymes
• •  Protects liver
• •  Improves bile flow
• •  Slow down disease progression
• •  Dissolve gallstones
• •  Prevent the formation of gallstones

What Are Ursodeoxycholic Adverse Effects?

Abdominal Pain – It affects the gut lining. It increases gut motility.
Diarrhea – It is related to high doses. It disrupts the gut biome. It absorbs the healthy bacteria.
Skin Rashes and Itching – It is caused by to body’s response to the bile acid. It is an allergic reaction.

Why Use Ursodeoxycholic Acid Cautiously?

It should not be used in bile-duct obstructive disorders.
It cannot dissolve calcium stones.
It can irritate active peptic ulcers, leading to pain.

It should be cautiously used in –

• •  Children
• •  Elderly patients
• •  Advanced liver diseases
• •  Pregnant women
• •  Breastfeeding mothers
• •  GIT infections or disorders

What is the Important Warning for Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablet Usage?

It should not be used in non- non-functioning gall bladder.
It should not be used in an allergy to the drug.
It should be used under a doctor’s prescription.
Important Monitoring Consideration

What Cannot Be Combined With Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets?

• • Antacids – They reduce its absorption of the bile acid.
• • Bile Acid-binding Drugs – They bind and reduce the absorption of ursodeoxycholic acid.
• • Anticholesterol Drug – It inhibits the gallstone dissolution.
• • Immune Suppressants – Ursodeoxycholic acid can cause cyclosporine toxicity.
• • Antibiotics – The concentration is reduced.
• • Anticoagulants – They increase the risk of bleeding.
• • Oral Contraceptives – They increase the formation of cholesterol. It inhibits gallstone dissolution.

Conclusion

Ursodeoxycholic acid (Udikast 300mg) is used for –
Gallstone treatment.
Primary biliary colitis
Use it carefully in liver disorders.