Ursokem Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Ursokem Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of liver disease. It is the prescription medicine works by improving the functioning of the liver.
Ursokem Plus Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea and sticky stools. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Ursokem Plus Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea and sticky stools. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Ursokem Plus Tablet
- Liver disease
Benefits of Ursokem Plus Tablet
In Liver disease
Ursokem Plus Tablet protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.
Side effects of Ursokem Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ursokem Plus
- Diarrhea
- Sticky stools
How to use Ursokem Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ursokem Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ursokem Plus Tablet works
Ursokem Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silymarin and Ursodeoxycholic Acid. They work by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ursokem Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ursokem Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ursokem Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Ursokem Plus Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ursokem Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ursokem Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Ursokem Plus Tablet is used for the treatment of various liver disease and helps in its proper functioning.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels regularly.
- Avoid smoking and drinking as it further degrades liver functioning.
- Avoid fatty food, take a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.
- Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ursokem Plus Tablet
Twice A Day
60%
Once A Day
40%
What are you using Ursokem Plus Tablet for?
Non-alcoholic*
38%
Alcoholic fat*
31%
Cholestatic l*
23%
Others
8%
*Non-alcoholic fatty liver, Alcoholic fatty liver disease, Cholestatic liver diseases
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
52%
Average
48%
What were the side-effects while using Ursokem Plus Tablet?
No Side Effec*
29%
Loss of appet*
14%
Abdominal pai*
14%
Sticky stools
14%
Diarrhea
14%
*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain
How do you take Ursokem Plus Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Ursokem Plus Tablet on price
Expensive
56%
Average
44%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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