Additional information
| Active substance | Ursodeoxycholic Acid |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | None |
| Hepatotoxicity | Low, generally considered hepatoprotective |
| Lab Test | Liver function tests |
| Strength | 450mg |
| Also known as | UDCA, Ursodiol |
| Blood pressure | Does not typically affect blood pressure |
| Trade name | Actigall, Urso, Ursogal |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Chemical name | 3О±,7ОІ-Dihydroxy-5ОІ-cholan-24-oic acid |
| Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Substance class | Bile acid |
| Main action | Decreases the production of cholesterol by the liver and absorption of cholesterol from the gut |
| Half-life | 3.5 to 5.8 days |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 10-15 mg/kg/day in divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) | Not typically used for sports enhancement |
| Effects | Improves bile flow, reduces gallstone formation, and can decrease cholesterol levels |
| Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes |
| Use in sports | None known officially, though possibly used informally to manage cholesterol |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. |
| Packing | 15 tabs/blister |
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