Ursomax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ursodeoxycholic acid

Indications/Uses

For the dissolution of cholesterol-rich gallstones in patients w/ functioning gallbladders; treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

PBC Adult 13-15 mg/kg/day in 2-4 divided doses. Dissolution of gallstone 6-12 mg/kg/day as a single night time dose or in divided doses, may be increased to 15 mg/kg/day.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity or intolerance.

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Special Precautions

Variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites or in need of an urgent liver transplant. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal discomfort & pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting; pruritus, rash; resp disorders, general malaise, dizziness, calcified gallstones, increased liver enzymes, leukocytopenia & increase in serum bilirubin.

Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption w/ cholestyramine, colestipol & Al-based antacids. Increased hepatic cholesterol secretion, & cholesterol gallstone formation w/ estrogens, OC & clofibrate.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors

ATC Classification

A05AA02 - ursodeoxycholic acid ; Belongs to the class of bile acids. Used in bile therapy.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ursomax tab 300 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Ursomax

ursodeoxycholic acid

Manufacturer:

Hankook Korus Pharma

Distributor:

JustRight Healthcare