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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. It contains Ursodeoxycholic acid, which helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. It has a protective effect on the liver cells. Thus, it protects from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in the bile, and children above 6 years old with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. 

Not everyone who is taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet will get these side effects. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet with food to avoid any stomach upset. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet . Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.

Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet if you are allergic to it, or have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), or liver disease. Do not take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. 

Uses of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is used in the treatment of Gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. The detailed uses of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treatment for Cholestasis: Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is frequently recommended to treat pregnancy-related cholestasis, a disorder marked by decreased bile flow that usually results in elevated blood bile acids.<br/>• Promote Liver Function: Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet may be used to enhance bile production and promote liver function, which will help with fat digestion.<br/>• Gallstone Management: By dissolving certain type of gallstones, especially those composed of cholesterol, Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet can help remove them and prevent gallbladder problems.<br/>• Liver Diseases: To improve liver function, Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is occasionally included in treatment plans for a number of liver disorders, including fatty liver disease.<br/>• Bile Acid Malabsorption: By assisting in the regulation of bile levels in the digestive tract, it may be helpful for individuals who are suffering from bile acid malabsorption, which causes gastrointestinal symptoms.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet can be taken with food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolving the stones.
  • Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function.
  • Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine.
  • In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet increases the bile flow.

How Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet Works

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring bile acid. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gallbladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

Storage

Keep Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
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  • Include foods with minerals and vitamins essential for hair health.
  • Join a support group to connect with others experiencing hair loss.
  • Openly discuss your feelings about hair loss.
  • Consider covering up with wigs, hats, or scarves.
  • Be patient and avoid seeking miracle cures.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you have inflammation of the gallbladder and bile ducts, narrowing or blockage of bile ducts, biliary colic, calcified gallstones, improper constriction of the gallbladder, or gastric or duodenal ulcer.
  • Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet with other medicines like antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), and oral contraceptives (oestrogen).
  • Do not take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed.
  • Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet can be given to children above 6 years only if prescribed by the doctor.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage.
  • It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods such as bell peppers, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh in your diet.
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, which includes fruits and vegetables.
  • Foods rich in vitamins B and C and calcium are good for the gallbladder.
  • Plant-based protein foods such as beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh help prevent gallbladder disease.
  • Avoid high-fat, trans-fat and processed foods.
  • White bread, white pasta and sugars should be avoided.
  • Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption.

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Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness and liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet or not.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to be cautious while driving if you experience dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet can be given to children with caution above 6 years and only if prescribed by the doctor.

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FAQs

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is used to treat gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet works in decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile, thereby preventing the formation of gallstones. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet decreases the toxic levels of bile acids that accumulate in primary biliary cirrhosis.

Do not discontinue Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you have any difficulty taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet .

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Avoid taking aluminium-containing antacids along with Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet , as they might interfere with its absorption. Maintain a gap of 2 hours between both.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine). Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet might increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine). Cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones. Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet with other medicines to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Oral contraceptives (oestrogen) might promote the formation of gallstones. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor may advise other contraception methods.

There is no evidence that Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet affects fertility. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet should be given to paediatric patients only if prescribed by the doctor. It may be used in children above 6 years with liver and biliary diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

The doctor will determine when to take Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet based on your condition. Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or a small snack. Take the prescribed number of tablets distributed throughout the day as advised by the physician.

Yes, Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Like all medicines, Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet may also cause side effects in some people. However, if any of the side effects are bothersome, please consult the doctor.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet may cause weight gain in some people. Consult the doctor if you notice rapid weight gain, especially in your face and midsection.

Avoid taking other medicines concomitantly with Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet as it might reduce or intensify the effect of other medicines. Colestyramine and colestipol should be taken 2 hours before or after Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet with other medicines as Ursokem 75mg Dt Tablet might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), oral contraceptives (oestrogen) and cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

36/A, Hetavkar Wadi No. 2, D. S. Baberekar Marg Gokhlae North, Dadar West, Mumbai-400028, Maharashtra, India
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