Udiliv 300mg Tablet

Description

Product Description

Udiliv 300 Tablet is an oral medicine containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA), a naturally occurring bile acid used in the management of specific hepatobiliary conditions. Abbott India Ltd. manufactures the brand, and the 300 mg strength is listed as an uncoated tablet. Indian pharmacy listings commonly show Udiliv 300 in a 15-tablet pack.

Ursodeoxycholic Acid changes the composition and flow of bile and makes bile less likely to promote cholesterol accumulation. Depending on the underlying condition, this can help manage certain cholesterol gallstones and diseases in which bile flow or bile composition contributes to liver injury. Treatment is selected according to the individual’s diagnosis and liver and gallbladder status.

Uses

• Management of certain cholesterol-containing gallstones when medical dissolution treatment is considered appropriate.
• Treatment of primary biliary cholangitis and other selected cholestatic liver disorders.
• May be prescribed for certain liver conditions associated with impaired bile flow.
• May be used in selected biliary or liver disorders associated with cystic fibrosis.
• Supports management of conditions in which reducing the toxicity of certain bile acids is clinically beneficial.

Key Benefits

• Contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid, a bile acid used in hepatobiliary therapy.
• Helps alter bile composition in a way that can reduce cholesterol saturation.
• Can support bile flow in appropriate cholestatic conditions.
• Has a role in protecting liver cells from the effects of certain harmful bile acids.
• Available in a 300 mg oral tablet formulation for prescribed treatment.

How to Use

• Take Udiliv 300 exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your doctor has given different instructions.
• Take it at the time recommended by your doctor, as the appropriate schedule depends on the condition being treated.
• Continue treatment for the duration advised by your doctor; some conditions require prolonged therapy and periodic monitoring.
• Do not alter the dose or stop the medicine on your own.
• If you miss a dose, follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice rather than taking extra tablets.

How It Works

Ursodeoxycholic Acid changes the balance of bile acids and reduces the proportion of more harmful bile acids reaching the liver. It also decreases cholesterol saturation in bile, which can gradually promote dissolution of suitable cholesterol gallstones. By improving the properties and movement of bile, UDCA can also reduce bile-related stress on liver cells in certain cholestatic disorders. Its benefit depends on the underlying disease and whether the bile ducts and gallbladder are suitable for this type of treatment.

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea or loose stools.
• Abdominal discomfort or pain.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Indigestion or other gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Skin rash or itching may occur in some patients.
• Changes in liver-function test results may occur and may require monitoring.

Contact your doctor if side effects are persistent, severe or accompanied by new or worsening symptoms.

Precautions & Warnings

• Udiliv should not be used when there is complete blockage of the bile ducts or other situations in which bile cannot drain properly unless a specialist specifically advises otherwise.
• Treatment for gallstones requires medical assessment to confirm that the stones are suitable for dissolution and that the gallbladder and bile ducts are functioning appropriately.
• Tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease, recurrent biliary pain, inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, or other significant hepatobiliary problems.
• Liver-function tests and other investigations may be required during longer courses of treatment.
• Inform your doctor about other medicines you take. Some bile-acid sequestrants, antacids containing aluminium and certain other medicines can affect Ursodeoxycholic Acid absorption or action and may need separate timing.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Do not use Udiliv for unexplained abdominal pain without medical assessment, particularly when pain is severe or recurrent.
• Seek prompt medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fever with upper abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or markedly dark urine.

Storage Instructions

• Store at or below 25°C unless the product pack specifies otherwise.
• Keep the tablets in their original strip until use.
• Protect from moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack.

FAQs

Q: What is Udiliv 300 Tablet used for?
A: Udiliv 300 is prescribed for selected liver and bile-flow disorders and for certain cholesterol gallstones. Its exact use depends on the patient’s diagnosis.

Q: What is the salt in Udiliv 300?
A: Udiliv 300 contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300 mg, also known as Ursodiol or UDCA.

Q: Is Udiliv 300 a prescription medicine?
A: Yes. Current Indian pharmacy listings classify Udiliv 300 Tablet as a prescription medicine, so it should be used under medical supervision.

Q: Does Udiliv 300 dissolve all types of gallstones?
A: No. Ursodeoxycholic Acid is mainly useful for selected cholesterol gallstones. The suitability of treatment depends on factors such as the type and condition of the stones and the function of the gallbladder and bile ducts.

Q: Can Udiliv 300 cause diarrhoea?
A: Yes. Diarrhoea or loose stools is one of the commonly reported gastrointestinal side effects. Tell your doctor if it is severe or continues.

Q: Who manufactures Udiliv 300 Tablet?
A: Udiliv 300 Tablet is manufactured and marketed by Abbott India Ltd.