Urso

How To Use

Please use it as prescribed by your health care provider. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity.

Expert Advice

1. 
   What is the use of this medicine?
   
   
   It is indicated in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (a condition in the liver where bile builds up in an abnormal amount) and for the dissolution of radiolucent (not visible on the x-ray) gallstones in patients with a functioning gall bladder.
2. 
   What are its side effects?
   
   
   Most common side effects are nausea, dizziness, back pain, diarrhea, hair loss and cough. If you notice any allergic reaction, rash, itching consult your doctor immediately.
3. 
   Is it safe for use during pregnancy and lactation?
   
   
   It is found it can be used during pregnancy when needed and not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before.
4. 
   How should it be administered?
   
   
   It is given either as a single night time dose or in divided doses. This medication is always taken after meals.
5. 
   How to store it?
   
   
   It is supposed to be stored in a cool, dry, and UV light-free environment with the room temperature.
6. 
   What are its precautions?
   
   
   Soft and dry stools might result as a side effect, therefore, drink enough liquids to replace your fluid and salt balance. If you have certain medical conditions like gall bladder/bile duct problems consult your doctor before.
7. 
   What are the contraindications?
   

Radio opaque stones, non-functioning gall bladder. Women if not on contraceptives, lactation.