Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ursodiol Capsule

Ursodiol Capsule

Generic nameursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid)
Drug classbile acid, gallstone solubilizing agent
Formscapsule, tablet

Ursodiol is a prescription bile acid medicine used to dissolve or prevent cholesterol gallstones and to treat certain chronic liver conditions. It comes as a capsule or tablet that contains ursodeoxycholic acid.

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