INTRODUCTION
Udiliv 600mg contains Ursodeoxycholic acid (also known as Ursodiol) which is a Gallstone dissolving agent. It is used to dissolve gall bladder stones (made up of cholesterol) and prevents them from forming back. It can also be used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cholangitis. Primary biliary cholangitis (also known as primary biliary cirrhosis) is a long-term liver disease in which the tubes carrying a digestive fluid called bile (bile ducts) are injured, inflamed, and permanently damaged. As a result, it can cause yellow or white bumps under the skin or eyes, dark urine, and abnormally swollen stomach with pain with frequent nausea, weight loss and tiredness. UDILIV can also be used to treat liver and biliary diseases caused due to cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that affects major organs) in children aged between 6-18 years.
Udiliv 600mg is a liver protectant medication. It works by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood which is dissolving the gall bladder stones made up of cholesterol. It also improves liver functions by protecting the liver cells against the injury caused by toxic bile acid.
Before taking Udiliv 600mg inform your doctor, if you have any other liver problems apart from gall stones and biliary cirrhosis. While taking UDILIV, your doctor would regularly monitor your liver function to access how you respond to the treatment. UDILIV is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Women of childbearing age should use a suitable non-hormonal contraceptive method like condemn or copper-IUD to avoid getting pregnant. The most common side effect of UDILIV is pasty stools. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
USES OF UDILIV
- Treats primary biliary cholangitis
- Treats and prevents gall bladder stones
- Treats liver and biliary diseases caused due to cystic fibrosis in children aged between 6-18 years
HOW UDILIV WORKS
UDILIV is a liver protectant medication. It works by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood by decreasing its production in the liver and by inhibiting its absorption in the intestines. As a result, it slowly breaks down the gall bladder stones made up of cholesterol. It also improves liver functions by protecting the liver cells against the injury caused by toxic bile acid, thereby improving liver health in diseased patients.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
UDILIV should only be used under medical supervision. Swallow UDILIV with a glass of water and do not crush or chew it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. You can take UDILIV after a meal with a glass of milk or a small snack.
SIDE EFFECTS OF UDILIV
COMMON
- Pasty stools or diarrhea
Stop taking UDILIV and contact your doctor if you experience:
- Prolonged diarrhea
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Pasty stools or diarrhea:
Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Take plenty of rest. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
UDILIV is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking. Women of childbearing age should use a suitable non-hormonal contraceptive method to avoid getting pregnant while taking UDILIV.
BREASTFEEDING
UDILIV should be used with caution among breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if your ability is affected by UDILIV.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking UDILIV, as it could aggravate your existing condition.
KIDNEY
UDILIV should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking.
LIVER
UDILIV is not recommended for use in patients with an acute inflammation of gallbladder or bile ducts, blockage of bile ducts, biliary colic (cramp-like pain in the upper abdomen). Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to Ursodeoxycholic acid.
HEART DISEASE
UDILIV should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking.
OTHERS
UDILIV is not recommended for use if you:
- Have calcified gallstones (stones made up of calcium) that do not transmit X-rays
- Have active stomach ulcer (gastric or duodenal ulcer)
Use in Pediatrics:
UDILIV is generally used in children and adolescents (aged between 6-18 years). However, consult your doctor before taking.
Use in Geriatrics:
UDILIV should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking.
INTERACTIONS
Before taking UDILIV, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- Medicines that can bind to cholesterol and inactive them (Ex. bile acid sequestrants (such as colestipol, colestyramine))
- Medicines used to neutralize stomach acid (such as antacids containing aluminium hydroxide or smectite)
- Ciprofloxacin (used to treat bacterial infection)
- Dapsone (used to treat leprosy)
- Nitrendipine (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure)
- Ciclosporin (used to suppress immune function and prevent graft rejection)
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) Ex. norethindrone
- Oestrogens (used to treat menopause, PMS, and other hormonal conditions in females) Ex. Estradiol
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take excess of UDILIV, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptom of overdose can be prolonged diarrhea.
