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Alkem Laboratories Ltd
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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FAQs

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's works in decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile, thereby prevents the formation of gallstones. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's decreases the toxic levels of bile acids that accumulate in primary biliary cirrhosis.
Do not discontinue Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's. 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-300 Tablet 10's as they might interfere with the absorption of Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's. Maintain a gap of 2 hours between both.
Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's might reduce the absorption of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone) and antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine). Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's might increase the effect of immunosuppressants (cyclosporine). Cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate) might promote the formation of gallstones. Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's 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.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness and liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's 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

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's 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-300 Tablet 10's can be given to children with caution above 6 years and only if prescribed by the doctor.

About Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agents or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. 

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids and improves liver function.

Take Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's with food. You are advised to take Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. 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.

Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Do not take Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's

Gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. It belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agent or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolves the stones. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's increases the bile flow.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.

Side Effects of Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Frequent and painful urination
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have inflammation of gall bladder and bile ducts, narrowing or blockage bile ducts, biliary colic, calcified gallstones, improper constriction of the gallbladder, gastric or duodenal ulcer. Inform your doctor before taking Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's 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-300 Tablet 10's with other medicines as Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's 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. Do not take Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • DAPSONE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • ESTROGEN
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
  • ALUMINUM CARBONATE
  • NITRENDIPINE
  • MAGALDRATE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advice regular liver function test to monitor the function of the liver and the progress of the treatment.
  • Ursokem-300 Tablet 10's may rarely cause thinning and loss of hair, if there is excessive loss of hair consult your doctor for further advice.

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 Vitamin B, C and calcium, are good for 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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