Ursolid 150 Tablet

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Composition FOR Ursolid 150mg Tablet

Ursodeoxycholic Acid(150mg)

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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Ursolid 150 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Ursolid 150 Tablet.
CAUTION
The safety of Ursolid 150 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ursolid 150 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Ursolid 150mg Tablet

Ursodeoxycholic Acid(150mg)

Ursolid tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of gallbladder stones and primary biliary cirrhosis.

How ursolid tablet works

Ursolid 150 Tablet 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.

Common side effects of ursolid tablet

Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Rash, Hair loss, Cough, Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Allergy, Chest pain, Dyspepsia, Abdominal discomfort, Headache, Itching, Back pain, Fatigue, Flatulence, Vomiting, Joint pain, Joint inflammation, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)

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Expert advice FOR Ursolid Tablet

  • Ursodeoxycholic Acid should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water.
  • Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy and every 6 months thereafter.
  • Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Ursolid 150mg Tablet

Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Q. When should I take Ursolid 150 Tablet?
The suitable timing of taking this medicine might differ depending on your condition. Your doctor might instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day and suggest taking the last dose at bedtime. Ursolid 150 Tablet should be taken with water or milk after food. When prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to be taken once daily at night.
Q. Is Ursolid 150 Tablet safe?
Ursolid 150 Tablet is usually considered to be a safe and effective medicine. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose, and if it persists, your treatment may be discontinued. Additionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may also affect your liver enzyme levels. To keep a check on this, your doctor will keep monitoring your liver enzyme levels regularly. Despite these minor side effects, this medicine is supposed to be a good alternative to surgery in some patients with gallstones.
Q. How does Ursolid 150 Tablet help the liver?
Ursolid 150 Tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This, as a result, suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile. This medicine also acts by stopping the intestines from absorbing the bile salts and cholesterol. So, the reduced cholesterol saturation in the bile from the liver leads to the gradual dissolving of cholesterol from gallstones, leading to a decrease in size and their eventual dissolution. It also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing the bile flow through the liver, hence protecting the liver cells.
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Q. Does Ursolid 150 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Ursolid 150 Tablet, but it is not common. The use of Ursolid 150 Tablet can cause weight gain when prescribed in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in the small bile ducts of the liver. In such conditions, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. Again, the chance of weight gain varies from person to person depending on the disease, so consult your doctor if you experience weight gain.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Ursolid 150 Tablet?
While taking Ursolid 150 Tablet, avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your doctor, as they decrease the effectiveness of Ursolid 150 Tablet. You should also avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol, as they affect the effectiveness of Ursolid 150 Tablet. Ask your doctor about the time gap that should be maintained between Ursolid 150 Tablet and these medicines. Also, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate, as they may increase the chances of developing gallstones and act opposite to the Ursolid 150 Tablet.
Q. When should I take Ursolid 150 Tablet?
The suitable timing of taking this medicine might differ depending upon your condition. Your doctor might instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day and suggest to take the last dose at bedtime. Ursolid 150 Tablet should be taken with water milk and can be taken with food or after food. When prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to be taken once daily at night. Ideally, it should be taken at a gap of 6 hours, for example at 8 am, 2 pm and 8 pm.
Q. Is Ursolid 150 Tablet safe?
Ursolid 150 Tablet is usually considered to be a safe and effective medicine. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose and if it persists, your treatment may be discontinued. Additionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may also affect your liver enzyme levels. To keep a check on this, your doctor will keep monitoring your liver enzyme levels regularly. Despite these minor side effects, this medicine is supposed to be a good alternative to surgery in some patients with gallstones.
Q. How does Ursolid 150 Tablet help the liver?
Ursolid 150 Tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This, as a result, suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile. This medicine also acts by stopping the intestines from absorbing the bile salts and cholesterol. So, the reduced cholesterol saturation in the bile from the liver leads to the gradual dissolving of cholesterol from gallstones, leading to a decrease in size and their eventual dissolution. It also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing the bile flow through the liver, hence protecting the liver cells.
Q. Does Ursolid 150 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, there is a chance of weight gain with Ursolid 150 Tablet, but it is not common. The use of Ursolid 150 Tablet can cause weight gain when prescribed in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in small bile ducts of the liver. In such condition, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. Again, the chance of weight gain varies from person to person depending upon the disease, so consult your doctor if you experience weight gain.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Ursolid 150 Tablet?
While taking Ursolid 150 Tablet, avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your doctor, as they decrease the effectiveness of Ursolid 150 Tablet. You should also avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol as they affect the effectiveness of Ursolid 150 Tablet. So, ask your doctor about the time gap that should be maintained between Ursolid 150 Tablet and these medicines. Also, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate as they may increase the chances of developing gallstones and act opposite to the Ursolid 150 Tablet.

Content on this page was last updated on 27 November, 2025, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)