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Cholisco 300 Tablet

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Agresco Pharma

Salt Composition

Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg)

Overview Cholisco 300 Tablet

Ursodiol 300mg tablets dissolve existing gallstones and prevent new ones from forming. They're also prescribed for primary biliary cholangitis, a liver condition. The medication works by breaking down cholesterol gallstones within the gallbladder, leading to their dissolution. Take Ursodiol 300mg whole after meals with water or milk. Dosage varies based on your condition and weight. Consistent use, as directed (often for months or longer), is vital, even if symptoms subside. Common, but not universal, side effects include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, alopecia, pruritus, nausea, and skin rashes. Report any concerning or persistent side effects to your physician. Inform your doctor before starting treatment if you have gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, recurring upper abdominal cramping, hemoptysis, or unexplained weight gain. Ursodiol may interact with other medications; disclose all current medications. Women should consider alternative contraception, as hormonal birth control can increase gallstone formation. Regular ultrasound scans and liver function blood tests may be necessary during treatment.

Uses of Cholisco 300 Tablet

Managing primary biliary cholangitis | Addressing cholelithiasis

Major Benefits of Cholisco 300 Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Take Cholisco 300 Tablet with a meal.

Common Side effects of Cholisco 300 Tablet:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Rash

How to use Cholisco 300 Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment length. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Administer Cholisco 300 Tablet with food.

How Cholisco 300 Tablet works:

Hepato-protective Cholisco 300 Tablets lower blood cholesterol levels and aid in the dissolution of cholesterol-based gallstones. This medication also enhances liver enzyme activity, safeguards liver cells against bile acid-induced damage, and promotes overall liver health.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Concomitant use of Cholisco 300 Tablet and alcohol may result in increased sleepiness.

PregnancyPregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pregnancy use of Cholisco 300 Tablet is generally deemed safe. Preclinical trials in animals revealed minimal or no harmful effects on fetal development; data from human studies, however, remain scarce.

Breast feedingBreast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Breastfeeding mothers can likely use Cholisco 300 Tablet safely. Available human data indicates minimal infant risk from the medication.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Cholisco 300 Tablet.

KidneyKidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Data regarding Cholisco 300 Tablet use in individuals with kidney impairment is scarce. Seek medical advice from your physician.

LiverLiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Data regarding Cholisco 300 Tablet use in individuals with hepatic impairment is scarce. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Cholisco 300 Tablet :

Omit any missed Cholisco 300 Tablet dose and resume your usual medication regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Cholisco 300 Tablet

LabelValue
Type of Compound Gallbladder Acids and Bile Salts
Addictive None.
Medication Classification Stomach and intestinal
Mechanism of Action Liver protectants

FAQs on Cholisco 300 Tablet

Optimal administration times for this medication vary based on individual health circumstances. Your physician may prescribe a daily regimen of two to three doses, possibly recommending the final dose be taken before sleep. Cholisco 300 Tablets should be ingested with water or milk and may be taken with or without food. For gallstone dissolution, a single nightly dose is typically advised. To maintain consistent dosing intervals, a six-hour gap between doses is generally recommended; for instance, at 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm.
Cholisco 300 Tablets generally demonstrate a favorable safety and efficacy profile. Nevertheless, some patients may experience common side effects, including diarrhea. Should diarrhea develop, dosage adjustment may be recommended by your physician; persistent diarrhea could necessitate treatment cessation. Prolonged use might influence liver enzyme levels, necessitating routine monitoring by your doctor. Despite these relatively mild potential adverse effects, this medication serves as a viable surgical alternative for certain gallstone sufferers.
Cholisco 300 Tablets target the liver, accumulating within the liver's bile production. This action inhibits cholesterol synthesis and secretion by the liver, consequently lowering cholesterol concentrations in bile. The medication further functions by hindering intestinal absorption of bile salts and cholesterol. The resulting lower cholesterol saturation in hepatic bile promotes the progressive dissolution of gallstone cholesterol, diminishing their size and ultimately dissolving them. Additionally, it mitigates elevated liver enzyme levels by enhancing bile flow through the liver, thus safeguarding liver cells.
Weight gain is a possible, though infrequent, side effect of Cholisco 300 Tablet. This side effect is more likely in individuals with liver disease involving chronic bile stasis within the liver's small bile ducts, hindering bile flow to the intestines. The likelihood of weight gain varies individually and is influenced by the patient's specific condition; therefore, any weight increase should be discussed with a physician.
Concurrent use of Cholisco 300 Tablet and antacids should be discussed with your physician, as antacids can diminish Cholisco 300 Tablet's efficacy. Similarly, cholestyramine or colestipol may interfere with Cholisco 300 Tablet's effectiveness; seek medical advice regarding appropriate dosing intervals. Furthermore, the concomitant use of oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, or cholesterol-reducing drugs like clofibrate should be reviewed with your doctor due to a potential increased risk of gallstones and potential counteraction of Cholisco 300 Tablet's therapeutic action.
Cholisco 300 Tablet
417
MRP 508
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