Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

Composition of Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

• Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in selected patients)
• Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and other cholestatic liver diseases (as prescribed)
• Cholestasis with impaired bile flow

Key benefits

• Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
• Improves bile flow in cholestasis
• Lowers bile cholesterol saturation
• Supports liver function in PBC/cholestatic disorders

How Ursodin 300 mg Tablet works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a 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 bile-acid–induced injury, helping dissolve cholesterol gallstones and improve cholestasis.

How to take Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

Take by mouth as directed by the physician, preferably with food. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised. Dose and duration depend on condition and body weight; regular follow-up and tests may be required.

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 Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

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

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

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 Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Not suitable for calcified/non-cholesterol gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, biliary obstruction, acute cholecystitis/cholangitis, or frequent biliary colic. Monitor liver function tests and clinical response; stop/seek care if severe abdominal pain, jaundice worsening, persistent diarrhoea, or allergic reactions occur. Use with caution in pregnancy/breastfeeding and in patients with advanced liver disease as advised by doctor.

Do not take Ursodin 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 aluminium-containing antacids/sucralfate may reduce absorption (separate dosing by 2–4 hours). Oestrogens/oral contraceptives and clofibrate may increase gallstone formation and reduce efficacy. May affect levels of ciclosporin; monitor and adjust if needed. Other potential interactions: certain lipid-lowering agents; inform doctor of all medicines.

How to store Ursodin 300 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Ursodin 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:

EYSYS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (ursodeoxycholic acid)