Myungmoon UDCA Tablet 100mg (Ursodeoxycholic Acid)

Adult dose

As Ursodeoxycholic Acid, take 50-100mg three times a day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to certain ingredients. It should not be used if there is severe biliary obstruction, as this may worsen symptoms. Patients with fulminant hepatitis should also avoid taking this medication, as it may worsen their symptoms. It should not be used if there are calcified gallstones. Patients without gallbladder function or those with acute cholecystitis are also prohibited from taking this medication. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Children should not take this medication. Patients with kidney disease should also avoid using this medication. Patients with acute gastric or duodenal ulcers should not take this medication, as it may irritate the mucosa and worsen symptoms. Patients with inflammatory diseases of the colon or small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, should also refrain from taking this medication. This medication contains lactose; individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. While taking this medication, do not take certain drugs concurrently. Medicines such as oral hypoglycemics that may increase drug effects should not be used together. Cholestyramine, colestipol, medicinal carbon, magnesium, and aluminum hydroxide antacids should not be used together, as they may interfere with the absorption of this medication. Oral contraceptives containing estrogen or some lipid-lowering medications may reduce the efficacy of this medication, so concurrent use should be avoided. Avoid taking this medication with drugs that may cause liver damage. If severe pancreatic diseases or biliary stones are present, and if there is hepatic coma or ascites, consult a specialist before taking this medication. During treatment, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, and gastric discomfort may occur, so caution is advised. Allergic reactions such as itching or rash may arise; if abnormal symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. If symptoms of interstitial pneumonia such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue this medication immediately and consult healthcare personnel. Rarely, systemic malaise, dizziness, calcification of gallstones, increased liver enzyme levels, and leukopenia may occur; consult a specialist if any unusual symptoms arise. Regular blood tests, such as liver function tests, should be conducted while taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be made if necessary. Elderly patients may require careful attention, such as reducing dosage due to declining physiological functions. Dissolution treatment for stones may take from 6 months to 2 years, hence the treatment progress should be examined regularly, and if ineffective, treatment should be discontinued. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and caution is necessary when transferring medications from their original container to another container, as this may lead to misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, interstitial pneumonia accompanied by abnormal chest X-ray findings

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, gastric discomfort, itching, rash, systemic malaise, dizziness, calcification of gallstones, increased liver enzyme levels (ALT, ALP, AST, γ-GT), leukopenia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius during storage to safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle