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Gallstone Dissolution

Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder, an organ in the upper abdomen that helps digestion. Many cause no symptoms, but stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts can sometimes cause pain.

Urso

Ursodeoxycholic Acid

150mg · 300mg

Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets for primary biliary cholangitis and gallstones. It lowers cholesterol in bile to help dissolve stones.

From$1.70/ tabletView

Actigall

Ursodeoxycholic Acid

150mg · 300mg

Ursodeoxycholic acid capsules for gallstone dissolution and primary biliary cholangitis. It reduces the cholesterol in bile, which is what gallstones are made of.

From$1.86/ tabletView

Key points

  • Bile is a digestive fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
  • Blockage can happen when a gallstone affects the flow of bile, leading to pain or other symptoms.
  • Gallbladder removal is a treatment used when gallstones cause problems.

Medicines listed for gallstone dissolution

The products listed for gallstone dissolution contain Ursodeoxycholic Acid. This bile acid medicine is used in some cases to help dissolve cholesterol gallstones. Urso and Actigall are tablets available in 150 mg and 300 mg strengths.

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