Ursoliv 250mg 50 Capsules – Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)

Ursoliv 250mg is a prescription medication containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA), a naturally occurring bile acid. It is primarily used to manage liver and gallbladder conditions by improving bile flow and regulating cholesterol levels.

Manufactured by Mega Lifesciences, Ursoliv is a trusted hepatoprotective agent used in the management of chronic liver diseases and for dissolving specific types of gallstones.

What is Ursoliv 250mg used for?

Ursoliv 250mg is prescribed for several clinical indications:

• Gallstone Dissolution: It helps dissolve radiolucent (non-calcified) cholesterol gallstones in patients who cannot undergo surgery.
• Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): It is used to treat chronic cholestatic liver diseases, helping to protect liver cells and improve liver function.
• Fatty Liver Management: Doctors may prescribe Ursoliv to help lower liver enzymes and reduce inflammation in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• Cystic Fibrosis: It assists in managing liver dysfunction associated with cystic fibrosis in children and adolescents.

How Ursoliv Works

Ursodeoxycholic acid works by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. This helps to break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. It also replaces more toxic bile acids, which can damage liver cells if they accumulate.

Dosage and Administration

Ursoliv 250mg capsules should be taken exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

• Standard Dosage: Often one capsule taken once or twice daily.
• How to take: Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water, preferably with meals.
• Duration: Treatment for gallstones is a slow process and may take between 6 to 24 months. Regular follow-ups and ultrasound scans are usually required to monitor progress.

Possible Side Effects

While many people use Ursoliv without serious side effects, some may experience:

• Soft stools or mild diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort or nausea
• Skin itching or rash (rare)

If you notice severe abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin (jaundice), contact your doctor immediately.

Safety and Precautions

• Prescription Only: This is a POM (Prescription-Only Medicine). Consult a GoMed pharmacist or your doctor before use.
• Pregnancy: If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, discuss the risks and benefits with your physician.
• Contraindications: Do not use if you have an acute inflammation of the gallbladder or bile duct obstruction.