Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Composition of Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Ursvel-300 mg Tablet contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Ursodiol) 300 mg. It belongs to the Bile acid (choleretic agent) class of medicines.

Uses of Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

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

Key benefits

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

How Ursvel-300 mg Tablet works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid that reduces cholesterol saturation in bile and decreases cholesterol absorption, helping dissolve cholesterol gallstones. It also improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids in cholestatic liver diseases.

How to take Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with food and a glass of water; dose is based on body weight and indication and may be given in divided doses. Do not crush/chew unless advised; 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 Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ursvel-300 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• back pain
• 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 Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Not suitable for calcified/radiopaque gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute cholecystitis/cholangitis, or bile duct obstruction. Monitor liver function tests regularly, especially in PBC/long-term therapy. Use with caution in severe liver disease, pancreatitis, and in patients with frequent diarrhea. Seek care for severe abdominal pain, vomiting, jaundice worsening, or allergic reactions.

Do not take Ursvel-300 mg 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 aluminum/magnesium may reduce absorption (separate by 2–4 hours). Estrogens, oral contraceptives, and lipid-lowering fibrates may increase gallstone risk and reduce effectiveness. Cyclosporine levels may change; monitor. Possible interaction with some statins; monitor as advised.

How to store Ursvel-300 mg Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep in original strip and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Ursvel-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:

VEL LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (choleretic agent)