About Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s
Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’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.
Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolves gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids and improves liver function.
Take Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s with food. Swallow Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or crush the tablet. You are advised to take Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’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.
Do not discontinue Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s for as long as prescribed. Inform your doctor before taking Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Do not take Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’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 Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s
Gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.
Medicinal Benefits
Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’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. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolves the stones. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s increases the bile flow.
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Side Effects of Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s
Like all medicines, Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, fever and cough, rash, dizziness, indigestion, black or tarry stools, frequent and painful urination and weakness are the common side-effects of Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’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 Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’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 Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s with other medicines as Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’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 Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Udiliv 300mg Tablet 15’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 Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s may have interaction with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and dapsone), antihypertensive agents (nitrendipine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), hormone (oestrogen), antacids (aluminium hydroxide, aluminium carbonate, magaldrate).
Food-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Udiliv 300 Tablet 15’s may have interactions with biliary obstruction and liver impairment, variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy.
