Ursodeoxycholic acid capsules are capsules of 250 mg each. The main function is to treat gallbladder cholesterol stones, primary biliary cirrhosis, and reflux gastritis. Treatment of gallstones, the effect varies from person to person. The method of administration is oral. Take with a small amount of warm water, the general oral drug is half a year to two years, the taking cycle is relatively long, so should communicate with the patient before oral administration, take 1 year to do a B-ultrasound examination of the gallbladder, if the special physique, or stone no change, indicating that the effect is not good, stop taking. Switch to other medications. At the same time, control diet, avoid high-fat foods, or food intake that is easy to form stones, and cooperate with treatment.
A common side effect of ursodeoxycholic acid capsules can cause symptoms of indigestion, such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It may also cause liver function abnormalities, liver enzymes increase, etc., so long-term users should regularly review liver function. And pay attention to rest, avoid overwork. Patients who may be allergic to the ingredients contained in ursodeoxycholic acid should avoid taking this medicine. People with allergies should use with caution, and elderly people with underlying diseases should use with caution, such as patients with acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, common bile duct obstruction, and biliary tract obstruction. Pregnant women should avoid taking it.
Note:
1. Ursodeoxycholic acid should not be taken at the same time with drugs such as norcholine and cholestyramine, and should also be avoided with antacids such as aluminum hydroxide and montmorillonite powder, because these drugs will hinder the absorption of ursodeoxycholic acid capsules, thus affecting the efficacy.
2. The quality of the drug should be checked before using the drug. If the drug packaging is damaged, the pill is discolored, deteriorated, or the drug is expired, it cannot be used.