Become a Stockist

Tablets

URSHIELD - 600

Product code : T03

Ursodeoxycholic acid 600mg

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Urshield 600 Tablet SR is used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. It helps break down the cholesterol that has converted into stones in your gallbladder thereby dissolving the stones.

Urshield 600 Tablet SR should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Keep taking it even if your symptoms disappear.

This medicine's most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Not everyone gets these side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have an inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, you get frequent cramp-like pain in your upper abdomen, you have been coughing up blood or you have gained weight rapidly. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines so tell your doctor all other medicines you are taking. Women should discontinue hormonal birth control pills as they can increase the production of gallstones. During the treatment, you may need ultrasound scans, or frequent blood tests to check your liver function.

USES OF URSHIELD TABLET SR

BENEFITS OF URSHIELD TABLET SR

In Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis

Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that gradually gets worse over time. It does not always have symptoms but, over time, it can lead to liver failure. Urshield 600 Tablet SR is used to treat this condition and may be used by itself or with other medicines. It can help prevent or delay liver damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you start this treatment, you will likely be taking it for the rest of your life. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, you can help yourself by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and not drinking too much alcohol.
 
Show More
 

SIDE EFFECTS OF URSHIELD TABLET SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Urshield

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

HOW TO USE URSHIELD TABLET SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urshield 600 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

HOW URSHIELD TABLET SR WORKS

Urshield 600 Tablet SR is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.

SAFETY ADVICE

warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Urshield 600 Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
warnings
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urshield 600 Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
warnings
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urshield 600 Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
warnings
Driving
SAFE
Urshield 600 Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
warnings
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urshield 600 Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
warnings
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urshield 600 Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE URSHIELD TABLET SR?

If you miss a dose of Urshield 600 Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.