Udiliv 150mg
Uses of Udiliv 150MG
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Udiliv 150 tablet is used to dissolve gallbladder stones that are made of cholesterol in various liver-related disorders such as cirrhosis and sclerosing cholangitis.
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Liver dysfunction is associated with cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system).
Contraindications of Udiliv 150 MG
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If you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any ingredient of Udiliv 150 tablet.
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If you have stomach or intestinal ulcer or bleeding.
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If you have recently had surgery involving any part of your intestine.
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If you have a liver-related disorder and non-functional gall bladder.
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If you are suffering from a liver or intestinal condition which affects the circulation of bile substances like blockage of the bile duct.
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If you are suffering from inflammation/blockage of the gall bladder or biliary tract.
Side effects of Udiliv 150 MG
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Diarrhoea
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Sticky stool
Precautions and Warnings of Udiliv 150 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have a history of liver disease or obstruction in bile passage, your doctor may ask you to do a liver function test regularly.
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You experience a persistent diarrhoea, your doctor may discontinue the therapy immediately.
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Women of childbearing age should use non-hormonal contraceptive measures (physical barrier) or low oestrogen oral contraceptive pills. Combination oral contraceptive pills should not be taken with Udiliv 150.
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Your doctor may ask you for an ultrasound after six months of the treatment to check the therapeutic improvement.
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It would be best if you avoided a high cholesterol diet during the treatment as it may affect the effectiveness of Udiliv 150.
Mode of Action of Udiliv 150 MG
How Does It Work?
Udiliv 150 tablet improve liver function. It works as a dissolving agent and thus reduces the cholesterol content in bile and controls the blood’s amount of cholesterol. It is also known to control the synthesis of cholesterol and absorption from the intestine.
Directions for Use of Udiliv 150 MG
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Udiliv 150 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
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It should be taken after having your meal. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
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You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Udiliv 150 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Udiliv 150 tablet may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
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Hormonal pills should not be used if you are on treatment with Udiliv 150 tablets.
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Concomitant use of cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol and some antacids may reduce the efficacy of Udiliv 150. So, it should be taken between the gap of 2 hours at least.
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Other medicines that may affect this tablet’s absorption are charcoal and antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, immunosuppressants like Ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medicines like Atorvastatin and Dapsone used as an anti-infective. Hence, it should not be used concomitantly.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Udiliv 150 MG
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Store Udiliv 150 tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
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Keep it away from children and pets.
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Discard any unused and expired medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Dosage of Udiliv 150 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Udiliv 150 tablets, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
