Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Composition of Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Ecobile 300 mg Tablet contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Ursodiol) 300 mg tablet. It belongs to the Bile acid (Ursodeoxycholic acid) class of medicines.

Uses of Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

• Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in selected patients)
• Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis)
• Cholestatic liver disorders where bile flow is reduced (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
• Improves bile flow in cholestasis
• Slows progression of primary biliary cholangitis
• Reduces liver enzyme levels in cholestatic conditions
• Protects liver cells from toxic bile acids

How Ecobile 300 mg Tablet works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a hydrophilic bile acid that reduces cholesterol saturation in bile by decreasing hepatic cholesterol secretion and intestinal absorption. It improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids, helping in cholestatic liver diseases and gradual dissolution of cholesterol gallstones.

How to take Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Take orally as directed by your doctor, preferably with food or after meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised. Dose and duration depend on condition and body weight; take regularly and do not stop without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause loose motions and stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ecobile are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• rash/itching
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Not effective for calcified (radio-opaque) or pigment gallstones and may not be suitable if the gallbladder is non-functioning or bile duct is blocked. Use with caution in liver disease; periodic liver function tests may be required. Stop and consult a doctor if severe diarrhoea, worsening abdominal pain, jaundice, or allergic reaction occurs.

Do not take Ecobile if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal (reduce absorption), aluminium-containing antacids (may reduce absorption), cyclosporine (levels may change), estrogen-containing oral contraceptives and clofibrate (may increase gallstone risk), warfarin/anticoagulants (monitor INR)

How to store Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Ecobile 300 mg Tablet

Avoid alcohol entirely, and avoid unnecessary medicines and unregulated herbal preparations. Weight loss and exercise are the proven treatment for fatty liver.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BRISTOL MAYO PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (Ursodeoxycholic acid)