Pronunciation: ur so DY all
Brand: Actigall, Reltone, Urso, Urso Forte
300 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN 1730
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with LANNETT, 1326
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 2369
300 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WATSON, 3159
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E503
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with LOGO Lannett, 1326
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E503
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with E 503
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with logo 257
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with URS785
500 mg, elliptical, white, imprinted with URS790
300 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with E503
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with U 11
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with ACTIGALL, 300 MG
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with URS785
250 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with P 412
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93, 5360
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with AN, 1540
300 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with K237
300 mg, pink/white, imprinted with A-060
300 mg, capsule, red/white, imprinted with 93 9380
300 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WATSON, 3159
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 9 3, 53 61
250 mg
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.
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:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
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.
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:
Common side effects may include:
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.
It may be harder for your body to absorb ursodiol if you take certain cholesterol-lowering medicines, such as:
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.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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