Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

Composition of Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

Ursolic 150 mg Tablet contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid (150mg). It belongs to the Bile acid (Ursodeoxycholic acid) class of medicines.

Uses of Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

• Dissolution of small cholesterol gallstones in patients with functioning gallbladder
• Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis)
• Cholestatic liver diseases/raised bile acids as advised by physician

Key benefits

• Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
• Improves bile flow in cholestasis
• Lowers bile cholesterol saturation
• Protects liver cells from toxic bile acids
• Improves liver function parameters in PBC

How Ursolic 150 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 also improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids.

How to take Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

Take by mouth as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with food. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew. Dose and duration depend on body weight and condition (e.g., gallstones or cholestatic liver disease); 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 Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ursolic 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 Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision in liver/biliary disorders. Not suitable for calcified/non-cholesterol gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute cholecystitis/cholangitis, or complete biliary obstruction. Monitor liver function tests as advised. Seek care if severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhoea, jaundice worsening, or allergic reactions occur.

Do not take Ursolic 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/sucralfate (may reduce effect), estrogen-containing oral contraceptives and lipid-lowering fibrates like clofibrate (may increase gallstone risk), cyclosporine (levels may change—monitor)

How to store Ursolic 150 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Ursolic 150 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:

STADMED (P) LTD

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (Ursodeoxycholic acid)