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Actigall generic name is ursodiol. Ursodiol is used to prevent and treat the formation of certain types of gallstones or for liver disease (biliary cirrhosis). Ursodiolis also used to prevent gallstones in people on rapid-weight-loss diets and brand name Urso 250. Ursodiol is a bile acid and its active ingredient is prescribed to treat liver disease caused by hardening and blockage of the bile ducts (primary biliary cirrhosis). Actigall is not a quick remedy. It takes months of Actigall therapy to dissolve gallstones; and there is a possibility of incomplete dissolution and recurrence of stones. Urso should be taken 4 times a day with food. Actigall is avoid use in patients with unremitting acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, biliary-gastrointestinal fistula, allergies to bile acids, chronic liver disease

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain gallbladder/bile duct problems More common side effects is Abdominal pain, allergy, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, gas, hair loss, headache, high blood sugar, indigestion, insomnia, joint pain, menstrual pain, muscle and bone pain, nasal inflammation, nausea, sinus inflammation, skin rash, sore throat, stomach or intestinal disorder, stomach ulcer, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, viral infection, vomiting.

How to use

• Urso should be taken 4 times a day with food.
• Take it as soon as you remember, or at the same time as the next dose.
• Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
• Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
• Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain.
• Back pain.
• Bronchitis.
• Constipation.
• Coughing.
• Diarrhea.
• Gas.
• Headache.
• High blood pressure.
• Nausea.
• Sinus inflammation or infection.
• Upper respiratory tract infection.
• Viral infection.
• Vomiting.
• Weakness.

Precautions

• Before using this drug, notify your doctor if you are pregnant. It is unknown if ursodiol is excreted into breast milk.
• Do not take aluminum-containing antacids (e.g., ALternaGEL, Maalox) while taking ursodiol.
• This drug may make you dizzy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages.
• Check with your doctor immediately if severe abdominal or stomach pain, especially toward the upper right side, or severe nausea and vomiting occur.

Interactions

• If Actigall or Urso are taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining.
• Aluminum-based antacids: Can decrease absorption by absorbing bile acids.
•  Cholestyramine and colestipol: Can decrease absorption.

Overdose

• Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe diarrhea.
• Contact your local poison control center.
• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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