Daewoong Bio Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablet 200 mg

Adult dosage

1. Cholesterol gallstones: 200-250 mg orally 3 times a day. 2. Primary biliary cholangitis: 200-300 mg orally 3 times a day with meals. 3. Chronic hepatitis C: 200 mg orally 3 times a day. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 300 mg orally 3 times a day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to certain ingredients. In cases of severe obstruction in the bile duct, this medication may worsen symptoms, so it should be avoided. Patients with acute hepatitis may also experience worsening symptoms when taking this medication. It should not be used if there are gallstones that do not show up well on radiographs or if there is a non-functioning gallbladder. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and children should not take this medication. Patients with kidney disease or peptic ulcer should also use this medication with caution. If there are inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, it should be avoided. This medication contains lactose, and individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. It is advisable not to take this medication along with certain diabetes drugs, antacids, lipid-lowering medications, etc. It should not be taken with any medications that can cause liver damage. Patients with severe pancreatic disease or gallstones in the bile duct, as well as those with serious liver diseases, should consult a healthcare provider before taking this medication. If gastrointestinal symptoms, skin rash, or breathing difficulties occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if symptoms worsen, promptly inform the healthcare provider. Elderly patients may need dose adjustments due to declining physical function. Dissolving gallstones can take a long time, so regular check-ups are necessary to monitor treatment progress. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored tightly closed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, interstitial pneumonia, elevated serum bilirubin levels (symptoms associated with jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• loose stools
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• epigastric pain
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• heartburn
• gastric discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 10 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)x10]