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    • URSO (Brand for URSODIOL)

    • QTY 30
    • 250 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  64101

URSODIOL (ER soe dye ol) treats primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a condition that causes injury to the bile ducts in your liver. It works by preventing the buildup of bile in your liver. This delays worsening symptoms.


URSO (Brand for URSODIOL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Acetohydroxamic Acid 250mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication may cause facial flushing or redness.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol-containing beverages while taking acetohydroxamic acid. Concomitant use of acetohydroxamic acid and alcohol can cause a flushing reaction and a nonpruritic, macular rash on the upper extremities and face. The rash typically occurs within 30 to 45 minutes of alcohol ingestion and disappears 30 to 60 minutes later.
  • Acetohydroxamic Acid 250mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Food
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Acetohydroxamic Acid (Lithostat) should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals and food. Food decreases the absorption of this drug into the body, limiting its effectiveness. Also, the medicine might lower your absorption of iron from your diet, which can lead to anemia in some persons. Notify your prescriber if you have unusual fatigue, weakness, breathing problems or other symptoms of anemia.
    Notes for Professionals: Acetohydroxamic acid chelates heavy metals, including dietary iron. Absorption of iron and acetohydroxamic acid from the intestinal lumen may be reduced. Acetohydroxamic acid should be taken without food, on an empty stomach.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.