BILEFIX 600MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of BILEFIX 600MG TABLET (URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID (600MG))

Ursodeoxycholic acid is mainly used to treat gallstones made of cholesterol and certain long-term liver diseases where bile does not flow normally.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Dissolving small cholesterol gallstones in patients not suitable for surgery
• Treating primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic liver disease
• Managing liver problems caused by poor bile flow
• Sometimes used to prevent gallstones during rapid weight loss, as advised by doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Reduces the amount of cholesterol released by the liver into bile
• Lowers cholesterol levels in bile, helping dissolve existing stones
• Protects liver cells from damage caused by toxic bile acids
• Improves bile flow in the liver

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for pigment or calcified gallstones
• Not a treatment for acute gallbladder attacks or infections
• Not used for general digestive upset or acidity
• Not a substitute for surgery when gallbladder removal is required

Side Effects of BILEFIX 600MG TABLET (URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID (600MG))

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Stomach discomfort or bloating
• Metallic or unusual taste

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Constipation
• Hair thinning
• Skin itching or rash
• Headache

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe stomach pain, especially in the upper right side
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Dark urine or pale stools
• Signs of allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, or difficulty breathing
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use BILEFIX 600MG TABLET (URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID (600MG))

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with food or milk
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to
• Continue for as long as prescribed, even if you feel well, since gallstone dissolving takes months
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
• If you miss doses often, tell your doctor as it may affect treatment success

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink

Safety Information and Precautions for BILEFIX 600MG TABLET (URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID (600MG))

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have inflamed gallbladder or bile duct blockage
• Have frequent biliary colic (severe gallbladder pain episodes)
• Have a non-functioning gallbladder
• Are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or bile acid medicines

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any liver disease other than the one being treated
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have chronic diarrhoea or bowel disease
• Are taking oral contraceptives or hormone therapy

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol
• Antacids containing aluminium
• Oral contraceptives or oestrogen-containing medicines
• Certain cholesterol-lowering statins

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to dissolve gallstones?

It usually takes several months to two years of regular use, with periodic scans to check progress.

Can I stop the medicine once symptoms improve?

No, stopping early may cause gallstones to reform; continue as advised by your doctor.

Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

• It should only be used in pregnancy if clearly necessary and under a doctor's supervision.
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