Composition

• Ursodeoxycholic Acid I.P. — 300 mg: a bile acid that alters bile composition and supports the management of certain hepatobiliary conditions.

Composition is based on the product details supplied. Refer to the original packaging for the complete product information.

Product Introduction

UDIKAND-300 Tablets contain ursodeoxycholic acid, also known as ursodiol. The medicine may be used to dissolve certain cholesterol-containing gallstones or to manage specific chronic liver diseases, depending on the diagnosis and product indication.

Not all gallstones respond to this medicine. Treatment may require several months, medical follow-up and imaging or blood tests to assess the response.

Uses of UDIKAND-300 Tablets

• May be prescribed to dissolve certain non-calcified cholesterol gallstones in suitable patients.
• May be used to manage primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic disease affecting the small bile ducts in the liver.
• May be prescribed for certain liver and biliary conditions associated with cystic fibrosis in eligible children, under specialist care.

The approved indications depend on the product label and clinical assessment. Ursodeoxycholic acid is not suitable for every type of gallstone or every liver condition.

Potential Benefits

• Changes the composition of bile and may help dissolve selected cholesterol gallstones.
• May support bile flow and protect liver cells in certain chronic liver conditions.
• May help improve relevant liver blood-test results in patients who respond to treatment.

Benefits depend on the underlying condition, gallstone characteristics, liver function and individual response. It does not replace urgent treatment when a gallstone causes a serious complication or bile duct obstruction.

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects include loose stools, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal discomfort and, less commonly, itching or a skin rash.

Seek prompt medical attention for severe or persistent upper abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, worsening symptoms of liver disease or signs of an allergic reaction. Severe abdominal pain with fever or jaundice may indicate a biliary complication requiring urgent assessment.

How to Use

• Take the tablet only as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
• Follow the prescribed timing and instructions about taking the medicine with food.
• The dose and treatment duration depend on body weight, the condition being treated and clinical response.
• If you miss a dose, follow the patient leaflet or ask your pharmacist for advice. Do not take a double dose to compensate.
• Do not stop treatment or change the dose without discussing it with your prescriber.

No individual dosage schedule is provided here. Long-term treatment may require regular blood tests and, for gallstone treatment, follow-up imaging.

How It Works

Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces the cholesterol saturation of bile, which can help dissolve certain cholesterol gallstones over time. It also affects bile acid composition and may have protective effects on liver cells in specific chronic cholestatic liver diseases.

Its effectiveness depends on the diagnosis and the characteristics of the gallstones or liver condition. Calcified stones and certain other types of gallstones do not respond to this treatment.

Safety Advice

• Bile duct obstruction: Tell your doctor if you have a blocked bile duct, acute inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, or frequent biliary colic.
• Gallstones: Ursodeoxycholic acid does not dissolve every type of stone. Your clinician must confirm whether the stones are suitable for medical treatment.
• Liver monitoring: Regular liver-function tests may be required, particularly during the early months of treatment and during long-term therapy.
• Other medicines: Tell your doctor about all medicines, especially bile-acid binding medicines and aluminium-containing antacids, which may reduce absorption.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Discuss treatment with your doctor before use if pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Advice can depend on the condition being treated and the specific product information.
• Persistent symptoms: Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen, do not improve or new symptoms develop.