Ursodiol - ur-so-DYE-ole is using in the treat of gallstone disease. It is taken by mouth to dissolve the gallstones.
Ursodiol is using in diseaseds with gallstones who don't needed to have their gallbladders removed or in those in whom surgery must be avoided because of other medical problems. However, ursodiol works only in those diseaseds whose gallstones are made of cholesterol and works best when these stones are small and of the “floating” type.
Ursodiol is also using to help prevent gallstones in diseaseds who are on rapid weight-loss programs.
Ursodiol is also using in diseaseds with cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis causes a patient's liver to have problems and not work properly.
Ursodiol is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are ursodeoxycholic acid and UDCA .