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Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets

Function and Efficacy

This product is used for cholesterol gallstone formation and bile-deficient steatorrhea. It can also be used to prevent drug-induced stone formation and treat steatorrhea (after ileal resection).

Ingredients

The main ingredient of this product is ursodeoxycholic acid. Its chemical name is 3a,7b-dihydroxy-5b-cholestane-24-acid.

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Ursodeoxycholic acidIngredients

It is used for cholesterol gallstones, formation and cholestatic steatorrhea. It can also be used to prevent drug-induced stone formation and treat steatorrhea (after ileal resection).

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Appearance

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a white crystalline powder, odorless and bitter. It is almost insoluble in water, easily soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in imitation, and very slightly soluble in ether. This product is a white tablet.

Indication

This product is used for cholesterol gallstone formation and bile-deficient steatorrhea. It can also be used to prevent drug-induced stone formation and treat steatorrhea (after ileal resection).

Usage and Dosage

Adult oral administration: 8-10 mg/kg daily, divided into two doses during the morning and evening meals. The shortest course of treatment is 6 months. If there is no improvement in ultrasound examination and cholecystography after 6 months, the drug can be discontinued; if the stones have partially dissolved, continue to take the drug until the stones are completely dissolved.

Adverse Reactions

The toxicity and side effects of this product are less than those of chenodeoxycholic acid. It generally does not cause diarrhea. Other occasional adverse reactions include constipation, allergies, headaches, dizziness, pancreatitis, and tachycardia. During the treatment period, it may cause calcification of gallstones and soft stools.

Precautions

Acute biliary infection, biliary obstruction, pregnant and lactating women.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: It is not clear at present. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: It is forbidden for pregnant and lactating women. Precautions for the elderly: It should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Drug Interactions

1. Contraceptive pills can increase bile saturation. When using this product for treatment, other birth control measures should be taken as much as possible to avoid affecting the efficacy. 2. Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine), colestipol (Colestipol) and aluminum-containing antacids can bind to CDCA and reduce its absorption, so they should not be used together.

Storage

Keep away from light and sealed

Packaging Specification

50mg

Validity Period

30 months

Manufacturer

Jiangsu Zetai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1990-09-18
  • Address:

    No. 52 Jiuhuashan Road, Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91320991140130720F
  • Registered Funds:

    57.15 million yuan
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