Ursa Capsule 250 mg (Ursodeoxycholic Acid)

Adult dose

Take 250 mg of ursodeoxycholic acid at a time, 3 times a day. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to specific components. Patients with severe biliary obstruction should avoid using this medication as it may affect bile flow and worsen symptoms. Patients with acute hepatitis should not take this medication as it may put a strain on liver function. Patients with radiolucent calcified gallstones, non-functioning gallbladders, or acute cholecystitis should also avoid this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children should not take this medication. Patients with kidney disease, acute gastric or duodenal ulcers, and patients with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease should also avoid this medication. During the use of this medication, it is important not to take it together with medications like oral hypoglycemics, certain lipid-lowering agents, and specific antacids. Additionally, it should be avoided in conjunction with medications that could cause liver damage. Patients with severe pancreatic disease or gallstones in the bile ducts should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may occur, and allergic reactions like itching or rash may also arise. If symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. Regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment, and elderly patients may require dosage adjustments considering decreased body function. Gallstone treatment can take a long time, so periodic imaging tests every six months to check on treatment progress is recommended. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent deterioration or misuse.

Serious side effects

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, interstitial pneumonia associated with abnormal chest X-ray findings

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• heartburn
• discomfort in the stomach
• itching
• rash
• general malaise

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This manner of storage helps maintain the effectiveness and prevent degradation of the medication.

Appearance

A hard capsule with white granules, dark green on the upper part and light green on the lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP) × 3, 60 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP) × 6