Ursochol
Ursochol helps dissolve gallstones, treats certain liver diseases by protecting liver cells, and improves bile flow.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Manufacturer
Orifarm Generics A/S
How to Use
Dosage
For adults with liver disease, take 10-15 mg per kg body weight daily, divided into two doses. For dissolving gallstones, take 8-10 mg per kg body weight daily, divided into two doses (one dose late in the evening). For children (6-18 years) with cystic fibrosis, take 20 mg per kg body weight daily, divided into 2-3 doses.
Method
Swallow the hard capsules whole with liquid.
Important
For adults, maximum 15 mg/kg daily for liver disease, 10 mg/kg daily for gallstones. For children (6-18 years) with cystic fibrosis, maximum 30 mg/kg daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Pale stools
- •Increased liver enzyme values
RARE
- •Severe pain in the upper right abdomen during treatment for liver diseases (primary biliary cirrhosis).
- •Worsening of liver function during treatment for liver diseases (primary biliary cirrhosis), which usually returns to normal after stopping treatment.
- •Calcification of gallstones.
- •Hives (itchy rash).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have narrow or blocked bile ducts outside the liver.
- Do not use if you have kidney failure.
- Do not use if you have advanced liver cirrhosis.
- Do not use if you have an active stomach or duodenal ulcer.
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- Do not use if you have recurring gallstone disease.
- Do not use if you have acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation.
- Do not use for children (6-18 years) with cystic fibrosis who have severely reduced bile flow.
- Your liver function will be checked with blood tests during treatment.
- If gallstones become smaller during treatment, they might move and cause blockages or inflammation in the bile ducts; seek medical attention if this happens.
- Women taking this medicine for gallstone dissolution should use non-hormonal contraception, as hormonal contraceptives can increase gallstone formation.
- If you get diarrhea, contact your doctor as your dose may need to be changed.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 10.11.2025)