Home
Individuals and Families
Health and Wellness
Wellness Library
ursodiol

ursodiol

Pronunciation: ur so DY all

Brand: Actigall, Reltone, Urso, Urso Forte

Ursodiol

slide 1 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN 1730

Image of Ursodiol
slide 1 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 2 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with LANNETT, 1326

Image of Ursodiol
slide 2 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 3 of 23, Ursodiol,

500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 2369

Image of Ursodiol
slide 3 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 4 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WATSON, 3159

Image of Ursodiol
slide 4 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 5 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E503

Image of Ursodiol
slide 5 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 6 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with LOGO Lannett, 1326

Image of Ursodiol
slide 6 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 7 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E503

Image of Ursodiol
slide 7 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 8 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E 503

Image of Ursodiol
slide 8 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 9 of 23, Ursodiol,

500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with logo 257

Image of Ursodiol
slide 9 of 23

Urso

slide 10 of 23, Urso,

250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with URS785

Image of Urso
slide 10 of 23

Urso Forte

slide 11 of 23, Urso Forte,

500 mg, elliptical, white, imprinted with URS790

Image of Urso Forte
slide 11 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 12 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with E503

Image of Ursodiol
slide 12 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 13 of 23, Ursodiol,

500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with U 11

Image of Ursodiol
slide 13 of 23

Actigall

slide 14 of 23, Actigall,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with ACTIGALL, 300 MG

Image of Actigall
slide 14 of 23

Urso

slide 15 of 23, Urso,

250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with URS785

Image of Urso
slide 15 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 16 of 23, Ursodiol,

250 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with P 412

Image of Ursodiol
slide 16 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 17 of 23, Ursodiol,

250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93, 5360

Image of Ursodiol
slide 17 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 18 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with K237

Image of Ursodiol
slide 18 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 19 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, pink/white, imprinted with A-060

Image of Ursodiol
slide 19 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 20 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, red/white, imprinted with 93 9380

Image of Ursodiol
slide 20 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 21 of 23, Ursodiol,

300 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WATSON, 3159

Image of Ursodiol
slide 21 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 22 of 23, Ursodiol,

500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 9 3, 53 61

Image of Ursodiol
slide 22 of 23

Ursodiol

slide 23 of 23, Ursodiol,

250 mg

Image of Ursodiol
slide 23 of 23

What is the most important information I should know about ursodiol?

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What is ursodiol?

Ursodiol capsules are used to dissolve small gallstones that cannot be removed with surgery, or to prevent gallstones that may occur during rapid weight loss. Ursodiol will not dissolve calcified gallstones.

Ursodiol tablets are used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis, an autoimmune disorder that causes progressive destruction of the bile ducts in your liver.

Ursodiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ursodiol?

You should not use ursodiol if you are allergic to it, or if you have an obstruction in your liver or gallbladder.

Tell your doctor if:

  • you have been coughing up blood; or
  • you have gained weight rapidly, especially in your face and midsection.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take ursodiol?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take the ursodiol tablet with food.

You may need to break a tablet in half to get your correct dose.

Swallow each tablet piece whole with a glass of water. A broken tablet may have a bitter taste.

After breaking a tablet, keep it separate from the whole tablets and use it within 28 days after breaking.

Use ursodiol regularly for the best results.

Doses are based on weight. Your dose may change if you gain or lose weight.

You may need medical tests, including gallbladder ultrasound exams and blood tests to check your liver function. You may also need liver function tests every 6 months after you stop using ursodiol.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

To treat gallstones, you may have to take ursodiol for several months. Some gallstones may not completely dissolve, and you may develop new gallstones within 5 years after treatment. Ask your doctor about your risk.

Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking ursodiol?

Ask your doctor before taking an antacid, and take only the type your doctor recommends.

What are the possible side effects of ursodiol?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • pain or burning when you urinate;
  • liver problems --nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
  • signs of a new infection --sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, skin sores, trouble swallowing.

Common side effects may include:

  • upset stomach, nausea, vomiting;
  • diarrhea, constipation;
  • cough, sore throat;
  • painful urination;
  • hair loss; or
  • back pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect ursodiol?

It may be harder for your body to absorb ursodiol if you take certain cholesterol-lowering medicines, such as:

  • cholestyramine; or
  • colestipol.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially birth control pills and other estrogens.

Other drugs may affect ursodiol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ursodiol.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

© 2019 Cigna. All rights reserved
Language Assistance

Disclaimer

Individual and family medical and dental insurance plans are insured by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Illinois, Inc., and Cigna HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc. Group health insurance and health benefit plans are insured or administered by CHLIC, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CGLIC), or their affiliates (see a listing of the legal entities that insure or administer group HMO, dental HMO, and other products or services in your state). Group Universal Life (GUL) insurance plans are insured by CGLIC. Life (other than GUL), accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and disability plans are insured or administered by Life Insurance Company of North America, except in NY, where insured plans are offered by Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York (New York, NY). All insurance policies and group benefit plans contain exclusions and limitations. For availability, costs and complete details of coverage, contact a licensed agent or Cigna sales representative. This website is not intended for residents of New Mexico.

 Selecting these links will take you away from Cigna.com to another website, which may be a non-Cigna website. Cigna may not control the content or links of non-Cigna websites. Details