Prescription requiredHepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Ursodil SR Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Ursodil SR Tab is used for Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in selected patients with functioning gallbladder), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)/cholestatic liver disease to improve liver enzymes and bile flow.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated June 2026

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Active Ingredient / Composition

Ursodeoxycholic Acid (500mg)

What is Ursodil SR Tab used for?

Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in selected patients with functioning gallbladder)
primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)/cholestatic liver disease to improve liver enzymes and bile flow

How Ursodil SR Tab Works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a hydrophilic bile acid that reduces cholesterol saturation of bile by decreasing hepatic cholesterol secretion and intestinal absorption. It also improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids in cholestatic conditions.

Dosage & Directions

Tablet (sustained release): take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily after food or with meals; swallow whole with water—do not crush, chew, or break. Duration is often long-term (months); follow-up with ultrasound/liver function tests as advised.

Always follow your doctor's prescription. Do not self-medicate.

Key Benefits

Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
Improves bile flow in cholestasis
Lowers liver enzymes in PBC/cholestatic disorders
Protects liver cells from toxic bile acids

Pregnancy

Consult doctor

Alcohol Interaction

Use with caution

Ursodil SR Tab — Quick Facts

Composition: Ursodeoxycholic Acid (500mg)
Therapeutic class: Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy
Drug class: Bile acid (ursodeoxycholic acid)
Prescription: Required (Rx)
Price: ₹848
Habit forming: No
Storage: Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Ursodil SR Tab — Usage FAQs

How should I take this medicine?

Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter the dose without medical advice.

Can I take this medicine without a prescription?

Prescription-required medicines need a valid Rx. OTC medicines can be purchased directly.

What if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is close to your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.

How long does it take to show effect?

The time to show effect varies by medicine and condition. Consult your doctor for specific timelines.

Ursodil SR Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Ursodil SR Tab used for?

How Ursodil SR Tab Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Ursodil SR Tab — Quick Facts

Ursodil SR Tab — Usage FAQs

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Ursodil SR Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Ursodil SR Tab used for?

How Ursodil SR Tab Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Ursodil SR Tab — Quick Facts

Ursodil SR Tab — Usage FAQs

More from PingMeDoc™

Safety disclaimer