Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally in divided doses with or after meals with water. Gallstone dissolution: 8 to 10 mg/kg/day (taken as two divided doses or single dose at bedtime). PBC: 13 to 15 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses with food. Continue for at least 6 to 12 months for stone dissolution.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Mild diarrhea, loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain. Rare/Severe: Calcification of gallstones, elevated transaminases, and allergic rash.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in radiopaque (calcified) gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute cholecystitis, and complete biliary obstruction. Monitor liver function tests (AST, ALT, GGT) monthly for the first 3 months and every 6 months thereafter. Avoid co-administration with bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine) or aluminum antacids.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 300 mg
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) Tablets (150mg, 300mg) is a naturally occurring hydrophilic tertiary bile acid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It replaces toxic hydrophobic endogenous bile acids (cholic and chenodeoxycholic acids) in the circulating bile acid pool, protects cholangiocytes against bile acid-induced apoptosis, stimulates hepatobiliary secretion, and solubilizes cholesterol from gallstones by dispersing cholesterol in liquid crystals. Indicated for dissolution of radiolucent, non-calcified cholesterol gallstones (<15mm diameter) in functioning gallbladders, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP).
Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 150mg
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) Tablets (150mg, 300mg) is a naturally occurring hydrophilic tertiary bile acid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It replaces toxic hydrophobic endogenous bile acids (cholic and chenodeoxycholic acids) in the circulating bile acid pool, protects cholangiocytes against bile acid-induced apoptosis, stimulates hepatobiliary secretion, and solubilizes cholesterol from gallstones by dispersing cholesterol in liquid crystals. Indicated for dissolution of radiolucent, non-calcified cholesterol gallstones (<15mm diameter) in functioning gallbladders, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP).
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ursodeoxycholic Acid.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 300 mg | 10's | ₹176.66 | URSOCOL, UDILIV, URSOLID, LIVETONE, URSOBIAC | ₹386.92 | 54% Save |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 150mg | 15's | ₹100.00 | UDILIV, URSOLID, URSOCOL, LIVETONE, UDINOL | ₹336.26 | 70% Save |
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