Udiliv 300 Tablet

Composition of Udiliv 300 Tablet

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

Uses of Udiliv 300 Tablet

• Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in selected patients)
• primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis)
• cholestatic liver disorders with impaired bile flow (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
• Improves bile flow in cholestasis
• Lowers liver enzymes in primary biliary cholangitis
• Protects liver cells from toxic bile acids
• Supports liver function in bile stasis disorders

How Udiliv 300 Tablet works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a hydrophilic bile acid that reduces cholesterol saturation in bile by decreasing hepatic cholesterol secretion and intestinal absorption. It also improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids, helping reduce cholestasis and inflammation.

How to take Udiliv 300 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, preferably with food to improve tolerance. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Dose and duration depend on body weight and indication (e.g., gallstones or PBC); take regularly at the same time each day.

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 Udiliv 300 Tablet

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

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• skin rash/itching
• back pain

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 Udiliv 300 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Not suitable for non-cholesterol (pigment) gallstones, calcified gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute cholecystitis/cholangitis, or biliary obstruction unless advised. Monitor liver function tests as recommended; symptoms may worsen initially in some cholestatic diseases. Use caution in severe liver disease, pancreatitis, or if persistent diarrhoea occurs (may require dose adjustment).

Do not take Udiliv if

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

Interactions with other medicines

Bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colestipol) and antacids containing aluminium/activated charcoal may reduce absorption (separate by 2–4 hours). Oestrogens/oral contraceptives and lipid-lowering drugs like clofibrate may increase gallstone risk and reduce effectiveness for stone dissolution. Ciclosporin levels may increase; monitor. May alter absorption of some medicines—inform doctor of all drugs/supplements.

How to store Udiliv 300 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Udiliv 300 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:

ABBOTT INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (Ursodeoxycholic acid)