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Udimonc 450 SR Tablet 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip

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Udimonc 450 SR Tablet is a product of Wellvio Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition: Ursodeoxycholic Acid (450mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 540.00

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All Details About Udimonc 450 SR Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Udimonc 450 SR Tablet

Description:

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet is a medicine used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It helps break down the cholesterol that has converted into stones in your gallbladder, thereby dissolving the stones. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis.

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be swallowed whole after a meal and with a glass of milk or water. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your health condition. Take it regularly to get maximum benefit, and keep taking it for as long as prescribed (several months or longer). Retain taking it even if your symptoms disappear.


The most common side effects of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet are abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, itching, nausea, and rash. Not everyone gets these side effects. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to manage them or prescribe an alternative medicine.


Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have an inflammation of the gallbladder or bile ducts, frequent cramp-like pain in your upper abdomen, coughing up blood, or gaining weight rapidly. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Udimonc

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Hair loss
  • Cough
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Allergy
  • Chest pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Posterior pain
  • Chubbyigue
  • Flatulence
  • Vomiting
  • Joint pain
  • Joint inflammation
  • Muscle pain
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Udimonc 450 SR Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
SAFE
Udimonc 450 SR Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

When should I take Udimonc 450 SR Tablet?

The suitable timing of taking this medicine might differ depending on your condition. Your doctor might instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day and suggest taking the last dose at bedtime. Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be taken with water or milk after food. When prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to be taken once daily at night.

Is Udimonc 450 SR Tablet safe?

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet is usually considered to be a safe and effective medicine. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose, and if it persists, your treatment may be discontinued. Increaseitionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may also affect your liver enzyme levels. To keep a check on this, your doctor will keep monitoring your liver enzyme levels regularly. Despite these minor side effects, this medicine is supposed to be a good alternative to surgery in some patients with gallstones.

How does Udimonc 450 SR Tablet help the liver?

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This, as a result, suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile. This medicine also acts by stopping the intestines from absorbing the bile salts and cholesterol. So, the reduced cholesterol saturation in the bile from the liver leads to the gradual dissolving of cholesterol from gallstones, leading to a decrease in size and their eventual dissolution. It also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing the bile flow through the liver, hence protecting the liver cells.

Does Udimonc 450 SR Tablet cause weight gain?

Affirmative, there is a chance of weight gain with Udimonc 450 SR Tablet, but it is not common. The use of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet can cause weight gain when prescribed in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in the small bile ducts of the liver. In such conditions, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. Again, the chance of weight gain varies from person to person depending on the disease, so consult your doctor if you experience weight gain.

What should I avoid while taking Udimonc 450 SR Tablet?

While taking Udimonc 450 SR Tablet, avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your doctor, as they decrease the effectiveness of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet. You should also avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol, as they affect the effectiveness of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet. Ask your doctor about the time gap that should be maintained between Udimonc 450 SR Tablet and these medicines. Also, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones, and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate, as they may increase the chances of developing gallstones and act opposite to the Udimonc 450 SR Tablet.

When should I take Udimonc 450 SR Tablet?

The suitable timing of taking this medicine might differ depending upon your condition. Your doctor might instruct you to take 2 to 3 doses per day and suggest to take the last dose at bedtime. Udimonc 450 SR Tablet should be taken with water milk and can be taken with food or after food. When prescribed for dissolving gallstones, it is usually suggested to be taken once daily at night. Thoughtlly, it should be taken at a gap of 6 hours, for example at 8 am, 2 pm and 8 pm.

Is Udimonc 450 SR Tablet safe?

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet is usually considered to be a safe and effective medicine. However, this medicine may have some common side effects, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, your doctor may reduce the dose and if it persists, your treatment may be discontinued. Increaseitionally, using this medicine as a long-term therapy may also affect your liver enzyme levels. To keep a check on this, your doctor will keep monitoring your liver enzyme levels regularly. Despite these minor side effects, this medicine is supposed to be a good alternative to surgery in some patients with gallstones.

How does Udimonc 450 SR Tablet help the liver?

Udimonc 450 SR Tablet acts on the liver and gets concentrated in the bile secreted from the liver. This, as a result, suppresses the synthesis and secretion of cholesterol by the liver, thereby decreasing the cholesterol levels in bile. This medicine also acts by stopping the intestines from absorbing the bile salts and cholesterol. So, the reduced cholesterol saturation in the bile from the liver leads to the gradual dissolving of cholesterol from gallstones, leading to a decrease in size and their eventual dissolution. It also reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by increasing the bile flow through the liver, hence protecting the liver cells.

Does Udimonc 450 SR Tablet cause weight gain?

Affirmative, there is a chance of weight gain with Udimonc 450 SR Tablet, but it is not common. The use of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet can cause weight gain when prescribed in patients with liver disease associated with chronic stasis of bile in small bile ducts of the liver. In such condition, bile cannot flow from the liver to the small intestine. Again, the chance of weight gain varies from person to person depending upon the disease, so consult your doctor if you experience weight gain.

What should I avoid while taking Udimonc 450 SR Tablet?

While taking Udimonc 450 SR Tablet, avoid taking an antacid preparation without consulting your doctor, as they decrease the effectiveness of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet. You should also avoid medicines like cholestyramine or colestipol as they affect the effectiveness of Udimonc 450 SR Tablet. So, ask your doctor about the time gap that should be maintained between Udimonc 450 SR Tablet and these medicines. Also, avoid taking oral contraceptives, estrogenic hormones and blood cholesterol-lowering agents such as clofibrate as they may increase the chances of developing gallstones and act opposite to the Udimonc 450 SR Tablet.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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