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Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid used for selected cholestatic liver conditions or suitable cholesterol gallstones. These uses require different assessment and monitoring. Listed uses include primary biliary cholangitis, biliary cirrhosis and dissolution of gallstones.

Urso

Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Gallstones

150 · 300mg

Ursodeoxycholic acid 150mg and 300mg tablets, used in the management of primary biliary cholangitis and dissolution of gallstones. A natural bile acid.

From$1.07/ tabletView

Actigall

Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Gallstones

300mg

Ursodeoxycholic acid 300mg capsules, used in the management of biliary cirrhosis and gallstones. A bile acid that lowers cholesterol output from the liver.

From$2.44/ tabletView

Key points

  • Not every gallstone can be dissolved; stone type, size and gallbladder function matter.
  • It may be long-term treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, guided by liver tests.
  • Worsening jaundice or severe biliary pain requires assessment rather than an independent treatment change.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on diagnosis, liver and biliary assessment, prescription and pharmacy checks.

Important safety checks

Review bile-duct blockage, acute gallbladder inflammation, liver disease stage, pregnancy and medicines that bind bile acids or alter absorption. Follow liver-test and imaging plans.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe right-upper-abdominal pain with fever, persistent vomiting, rapidly worsening jaundice, confusion, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

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