Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Femgrace Formulations |
Active Ingredient | Silymarin (140mg) + Ursodeoxycholic Acid (300mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 366 |
FAQ
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet Reviews
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of liver disease. It is the prescription medicine works by improving the functioning of the liver.
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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.
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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.
How Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet Works
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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.
How to Use Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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. Ursofem S 140mg/300mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet
- In Liver disease: Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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.
Uses of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet
- Liver disease
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ursofem S 140mg/300mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
SAFE
Ursofem S 140mg/300mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Quick Tips
- Ursofem S 140mg/300mg 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.
References
- Ursodiol. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc.; 1997 [revised Nov. 2009].
- ScienceDirect. Silymarin.
- Drugs.com. Silymarin.
- Ursodiol. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc; 1997.