Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agents or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.
Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood, thereby dissolving gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids and improves liver function.
Take Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's with food. You are advised to take Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, rash, dizziness, indigestion and weakness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Inform your doctor before taking Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's if you have variceal bleeding (high blood pressure in portal veins), ascites (excess abdominal fluid), liver encephalopathy or liver disease. Do not take Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and liver damage. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's
Gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis and biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis.
Medicinal Benefits
Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid. It belongs to a group of medicines called the biliary agent or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis (an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's breaks down the cholesterol that has formed into gall bladder stones, thereby dissolves the stones. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's has a protective effect on the liver cells and the immune system, thereby improving liver function. Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestine. In patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Udiliv 450mg Tablet 10's increases the bile flow.
Directions for Use
Udiliv 450mg Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.
