Actigall
Ursodeoxycholic acid capsules for gallstone dissolution and primary biliary cholangitis. It reduces the cholesterol in bile, which is what gallstones are made of.
- Categories
- Cholesterol Management · Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Ursodeoxycholic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 150mg · 300mg
This listing uses Actigall as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Actigall vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Actigall details
- Conditions
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis · Gallstone Dissolution
- Alternative names
- ursodiol
- Therapeutic class
- Gallstone Dissolution Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Bile Acid
- Known off-label uses
- nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
- Contraindications
- complete biliary obstruction; acute cholecystitis; hypersensitivity to ursodiol
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; constipation; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- headache; back pain; elevated glucose
- Serious side effects
- severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Watson Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 3–6 months
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cholestyramine; Antacids; Oestrogens
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Ursodeoxycholic acid capsules for gallstone dissolution and primary biliary cholangitis. It reduces the cholesterol in bile, which is what gallstones are made of.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses cholesterol synthesis and secretion from the liver, decreasing cholesterol saturation in bile to promote gallstone dissolution.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Actigall is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.