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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Ursodeoxycholic Acid
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid uses
Ursodeoxycholic Acid is an epimer of chenodeoxycholic acid (DB06777). It is a mammalian bile acid found first in the bear and is apparently either a precursor or a product of chenodeoxycholate. Its administration changes the composition of bile and may dissolve gallstones. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.
Indication: The drug reduces cholesterol absorption and is used to dissolve (cholesterol) gallstones in patients who want an alternative to surgery.
Ursodiol (also known as Ursodeoxycholic Acid) is one of the secondary bile acids, which are metabolic byproducts of intestinal bacteria. Primary bile acids are produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. When secreted into the colon, primary bile acids can be metabolized into secondary bile acids by intestinal bacteria. Primary and secondary bile acids help the body digest fats. Ursodeoxycholic Acid helps regulate cholesterol by reducing the rate at which the intestine absorbs cholesterol molecules while breaking up micelles containing cholesterol. Because of this property, Ursodeoxycholic Acid is used to treat gall stones non-surgically.
Ursodeoxycholic Acid available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Actigall 300 mg capsule | 5.52 USD |
| Pms-Ursodiol C 250 mg Tablet | 0.92 USD |
| Pms-Ursodiol C 500 mg Tablet | 1.75 USD |
| Urso 250 250 mg tablet | 3.55 USD |
| Urso 250 mg tablet | 1.42 USD |
| Urso Ds 500 mg Tablet | 2.69 USD |
| Urso forte 500 mg tablet | 6.3 USD |
| Ursodiol 250 mg tablet | 2.68 USD |
| Ursodiol 500 mg tablet | 4.75 USD |
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References
- Dailymed."URSODIOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0158... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Ursodeoxycholic Acid?Depending on the reaction of the Ursodeoxycholic Acid after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Ursodeoxycholic Acid not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Ursodeoxycholic Acid addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Ursodeoxycholic Acid, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Ursodeoxycholic Acid consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Ursodeoxycholic Acid is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Six visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Ursodeoxycholic Acid drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken 3 times in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Ursodeoxycholic Acid is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 3 times in a day | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Once in a day | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 16.7% | |
One visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Ursodeoxycholic Acid drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 201-500mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 201-500mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Ursodeoxycholic Acid drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| > 60 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology