Ursodiol 400 mg 400 mg/1
Usodiol · CAPSULE · LGM PHARMA SOLUTIONS, LLC
Ursodiol is a bile acid medication taken by mouth as a capsule to treat gallstones and certain liver conditions. It works by reducing cholesterol levels in bile to help dissolve gallstones and improve bile flow.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Ursodiol 400 mg
- Generic Name
- Usodiol
- NDC Code (Product)
79739-7144- Manufacturer
- LGM PHARMA SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Strength
- 400 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- CAPSULE
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- ANDA205789
- Drug Class
- Bile Acid [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 07/01/2020
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1. Ursodiol is indicated for patients with radiolucent, noncalcified gallbladder stones < 20 mm in greatest diameter in whom elective cholecystectomy would be undertaken except for the presence of increased surgical risk due to systemic disease, advanced age, idiosyncratic reaction to general anesthesia, or for those patients who refuse surgery. Safety of use of ursodiol beyond 24 months is not established. 2. Ursodiol is indicated for the prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss.
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Gallstone Dissolution The recommended dose for ursodiol treatment of radiolucent gallbladder stones is 8-10 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 divided doses. Ultrasound images of the gallbladder should be obtained at 6-month intervals for the first year of ursodiol therapy to monitor gallstone response. If gallstones appear to have dissolved, ursodiol therapy should be continued and dissolution confirmed on a repeat ultrasound examination within 1 to 3 months. Most patients who eventually achieve complete stone dissolution will show partial or complete dissolution at the first on-treatment reevaluation. If partial stone dissolution is not seen by 12 months of ursodiol therapy, the likelihood of success is greatly reduced. Gallstone Prevention The recommended dosage of ursodiol for gallstone prevention in patients undergoing rapid weight loss is 600 mg/day.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS 1. Ursodiol will not dissolve calcified cholesterol stones, radiopaque stones, or radiolucent bile pigment stones. Hence, patients with such stones are not candidates for ursodiol therapy. 2. Patients with compelling reasons for cholecystectomy including unremitting acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, or biliary-gastrointestinal fistula are not candidates for ursodiol therapy. 3. Allergy to bile acids.
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions Bile acid sequestering agents such as cholestyramine and colestipol may interfere with the action of ursodiol by reducing its absorption. Aluminum-based antacids have been shown to adsorb bile acids in vitro and may be expected to interfere with ursodiol in the same manner as the bile acid sequestering agents. Estrogens, oral contraceptives, and clofibrate (and perhaps other lipid-lowering drugs) increase hepatic cholesterol secretion, and encourage cholesterol gallstone formation and hence may counteract the effectiveness of ursodiol.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS The nature and frequency of adverse experiences were similar across all groups. The following tables provide comprehensive listings of the adverse experiences reported that occurred with a 5% incidence level: GALLSTONE DISSOLUTION Ursodiol Placebo 8-10 mg/kg/day (N=155) (N=159) N (%) N (%) Body as a Whole Allergy 8 (5.2) 7 (4.4) Chest Pain 5 (3.2) 10 (6.3) Fatigue 7 (4.5) 8 (5.0) Infection Viral 30 (19.4) 41 (25.8) Digestive System Abdominal Pain 67 (43.2) 70 (44.0) Cholecystitis 8 (5.2) 7 (4.4) Constipation 15 (9.7) 14 (8.8) Diarrhea 42 (27.1) 34 (21.4) Dyspepsia 26 (16.8) 18 (11.3) Flatulence 12 (7.7) 12 (7.5) Gastrointestinal Disorder 6 (3.9) 8 (5.0) Nausea 22 (14.2) 27 (17.0) Vomiting 15 (9.7) 11 (6.9) Musculoskeletal System Arthralgia 12 (7.7) 24 (15.1) Arthritis 9 (5.8) 4 (2.5) Back Pain 11 (7.1) 18 (11.3) Myalgia 9 (5.8) 9 (5.7) Nervous System Headache 28 (18.1) 34 (21.4) Insomnia 3 (1.9) 8 (5.0) Respiratory System Bronchitis 10 (6.5) 6 (3.8) Coughing 11 (7.1) 7 (4.4) Pharyngitis 13 (8.4) 5 (3.1) Rhinitis 8 (5.2) 11 (6.9) Sinusitis 17 (11.0) 18 (11.3) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 24 (15.5) 21 (13.2) Urogenital System Urinary Tract Infection 10 (6.5) 7 …
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ursodiol 400 mg used for?
Ursodiol is a bile acid medication taken by mouth as a capsule to treat gallstones and certain liver conditions. It works by reducing cholesterol levels in bile to help dissolve gallstones and improve bile flow.
Is Ursodiol 400 mg a controlled substance?
Ursodiol 400 mg is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Ursodiol 400 mg?
The generic name for Ursodiol 400 mg is Usodiol. There are 1 other brand versions of Usodiol.
What is the NDC code for Ursodiol 400 mg 400 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Ursodiol 400 mg 400 mg/1 is 79739-7144, listed by LGM PHARMA SOLUTIONS, LLC.