Urso Capsule: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Urso Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Urso Capsule? (Urso kya hai)

Urso Capsule is manufactured by AGP Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. It contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) and belongs to the Bile Acid / Hepatoprotective Agent class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Gallstones dissolution (Patthar galaana — small cholesterol gallstones)
• Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD — adjunct)
• Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If allergic to Ursodeoxycholic acid or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 8–10mg/kg/day in 2–3 divided doses with meals (e.g. 500mg twice daily for ~70kg patient)

• Weight-based — specialist supervision

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Not effective for calcified or radio-opaque gallstones
• Liver function tests should be monitored
• May take 6–24 months for gallstone dissolution
• Avoid in inflammatory bowel disease with frequent attacks

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 25°C, away from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Diarrhoea (Dast — dose-dependent)
• Nausea (Matli)
• Stomach discomfort

• Calcification of previously non-calcified gallstones (if treatment discontinued)
• Decompensation in advanced cirrhosis (use with caution)
• Severe allergic reaction (rare)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Antacids containing aluminium — reduce UDCA absorption
• Cholestyramine and colestipol — bind UDCA in gut
• Ciclosporin — UDCA increases ciclosporin absorption

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Urso Capsule kis kaam aata hai?

A: Urso (Ursodeoxycholic Acid 500mg) is prescribed by doctors for dissolving cholesterol gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis, and fatty liver disease.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: Generally 8–10mg/kg/day — for a 70kg patient roughly 500mg twice daily with meals.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Urso 500mg capsule approximately Rs. 180–260 per capsule.

Q: Kya Urso gallstones khatam karta hai?

A: Works only on cholesterol (non-calcified) gallstones. Treatment can take 6 to 24 months. It does not work on calcified or large stones.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: diarrhoea (dose-dependent), nausea. Generally mild. Have liver function tests done periodically.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-07-20

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.