Ursodiol

Urso 250 is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis and prevent gallstones from forming in your gallbladder. It may also be used to treat other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Urso 250 is a bile acid that dissolves certain types of gallstones. It is indicated for use by adults and is available as a tablet.

• URSO Forte
• Reltone
• Urso 250

• Actigall
• Chenodal
• Reltone
• Urso 250
• Urso Forte
• Ursodiol
• Ursodiol+SyrSpend SF

• Capsule
• Tablet

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Urso Forte® tablet can be broken in half, if needed. Place the tablet on a flat surface with the score (groove) on top. Hold the tablet with your thumbs close to the groove then apply gentle pressure until the tablet breaks apart. Swallow the half tablet with water. Do not chew.

Gallstone treatment: Keep using the medicine for your full treatment time. It may take several months for the medicine to dissolve gallstones.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Half tablets can be used for up to 28 days when kept in the medicine bottle. Store half tablets separately from whole tablets, because the half tablets have a bitter taste.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ursodiol or other bile acids, or if you have pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas) or biliary tract blockage, including a blocked bile duct.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, bowel problems, or pancreas problems.

This medicine should not be used to treat bleeding varices, hepatic encephalopathy, or ascites.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Severe stomach pain especially on the right upper side

Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Some medicines can affect how ursodiol works. Tell your doctor if you are using an antacid that contains aluminum, medicine to lower cholesterol (including cholestyramine, clofibrate, colestipol), estrogen, or birth control pills.

This medicine should not be used to treat bleeding varices, hepatic encephalopathy, or ascites.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chest pain
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
• Severe nausea and vomiting
• Severe stomach pain especially on the right upper side
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Headache
• Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach upset, or gas
• Indigestion or bitter taste in your mouth
• Weakness
• Hair loss