ORSOVA-300

Orsova-300 contains Ursodeoxycholic acid as its active ingredient that belongs to the groups of medicines called hepatoprotective agents. It is a biliary agent or gall stone dissolution agents used to treat gall stones, primary biliary cholangitis(an autoimmune disease of the liver), excess cholesterol in bile and children above 6 years with biliary and liver diseases caused by cystic fibrosis. Orsova-200 contains ursodeoxycholic acid which is a naturally occurring bile acid. Orsova-300 helps decrease the production of cholesterol in the blood thereby dissolving gall bladder stones composed mainly of cholesterol. Cholesterol gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive juice containing an excess of cholesterol. These are formed in the gall bladder.

Orsova-300 has a protective effect on the liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids and improves liver function. It is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Orsova-300 is used to dissolve small gallstones which are not visible on X-ray( less than 15mm diameter) in patients with a functioning gall bladder. Gall stones are hardened deposits mostly made up of cholesterol that can form in gallbladder and can cause sharp, intense pain in the upper right part of the abdomen.

Orsova-300 can also be used for liver disease associated with cystic fibrosis in children aged 6 to less than 18 years. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices and causes these fluids to become thick and sticky resulting in plugged up tubes, ducts and passageways.

During or while treatment with Orsova-300, your doctor might ask you to get several diagnostic tests done such as liver function test and gall bladder scan.

Benefits of Orsova-300:

Orsova-300 is used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that gradually gets worse over time. It does not always have symptoms but, over time, it can lead to liver failure. Orsova-300 is used to treat this condition and may be used by itself or with other medicines. It can help prevent or delay lover damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you start this treatment, you will likely be taking it for rest of your life. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, you can help yourself by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight and not drinking too much alcohol.

Orsova-300 is used in the treatment of gallbladder stones. Orsova-300 is a medicine that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by your liver. It helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. It may take several months to completely dissolve the stone, so you need to take the medicine regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it for it to be effective. There might be other medicines and certain lifestyle changes that can reduce your cholesterol level and make gallstones less likely, consult with your doctor.

Side Effects of Orsova-300:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine, consult your doctor if they persist or if you are worried about them. Common side effects of Orsova-300 are

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Hair loss
• Itching
• Nausea
• Rash