Description
Ursosan (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) Capsules 250 mg. №50
Ingredients
- Active ingredient: Ursodeoxycholic acid 250 mg.
- Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, erythrosine.
Dosage
Adults: The usual dose is 250 mg to 500 mg daily in two to three divided doses.
Indications
Ursosan capsules are indicated for the treatment of gallstones, primary biliary cirrhosis, and cholestasis.
Contraindications
Do not use Ursosan capsules if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, have acute inflammation of the gallbladder, or if you have an obstruction of the bile ducts.
Directions
Take Ursosan capsules orally with food. Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the capsules.
Scientific Evidence
Ursodeoxycholic acid, the active ingredient in Ursosan capsules, has hepatoprotective and choleretic properties. Studies have shown that it can improve liver function and bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.
Pharmacological Effects
Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces cholesterol production by the liver, dissolves cholesterol in bile, and prevents gallstone formation. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects beneficial in liver diseases.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have demonstrated that Ursosan capsules improve liver function tests, reduce cholesterol saturation in bile, and promote the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones. Patients treated with Ursodeoxycholic acid show decreased liver enzyme levels and improved symptoms of cholestatic liver diseases.
