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Ursodeoxycholic Acid is a naturally occurring bile acid, small amounts are found in human bile. It is commonly used to help in bile excretion in infants with biliary atresia or parenteral nutrition-induced cholangitis. It may also be used to treat or prevent gallstones in adults.
Common side effects that may occur are:
Inform your doctor if the side effects are persistent or bothersome.
Rare but serious side effects may manifest as the following symptoms. Contact your doctor as soon as possible, if you notice any of the following:
Inform your doctor if you notice any other unusual symptoms.
Always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any problems or difficulties during or after taking Ursodeoxycholic Acid.
If you forgot to take the medication, take the dose as soon as you remember and then continue to take it at the usual timing. Otherwise, if it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double or increase the dose.
Updated on Sunday, January 31, 2021
This article is contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup