Introduction
Udican-300
- Udican-300 Tablet is a pharmaceutical medication containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg), designed to support liver and gallbladder health.
Main Uses of Udican-300
- Gallstone Dissolution: Dissolves small to medium cholesterol-rich gallstones in patients with a functioning gallbladder, especially when surgery is not suitable
- Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC): used to treat chroinc liver diseases, slowing liver damage by improving bile flow and protecting bile ducts.
- Liver Function Improvement: protect liver cells from damage caused by toxic bile acids and improve overall liver function.
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Supports chronic cholestatic liver diseases like cirrhosis or sclerosing cholangitis by lowering bile cholesterol.
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Prevents gallstone formation during rapid weight loss or in obese patient
Benefits
This tablet improves bile flow, prevents gallstone formation (particularly during rapid weight loss), and alleviates symptoms like pain or discomfort from gallbladder issues. Regular use, often for months, combined with a low-cholesterol diet, enhances outcomes for chronic liver conditions.
Dosage Guidelines
Take Udican 300 whole with food or milk, typically 8-10mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses, as prescribed by your doctor. Dosage depends on condition severity; continue even if symptoms improve for full efficacy.
Common Side Effects
Most users experience mild effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, itching, rash, which often resolve as the body adjusts. Consult a doctor for persistent issues or conditions like gallbladder inflammation.
Precautions
Avoid if you have acute gallbladder inflammation or radio-opaque stones; inform your doctor about allergies, pregnancy, or kidney issues. It’s generally safe with alcohol in moderation but doesn’t impair driving