Ursodiol (Oral) (Actigall) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Ursodiol (ER-soe-dye-ole)

Dissolves certain kinds of gallstones in the body when they cannot be removed by surgery.

Actigall
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ursodiol or other bile acids.

Capsule

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
Take the capsules with food.
Keep taking the medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to. It may take several months for the medicine to dissolve the stones.

If a dose is missed:

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

You should not use ursodiol with antacids that contain aluminum (ALternaGEL®, Maalox®, Mylanta®, and others).
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking Questran® or Colestid®, or other medicine to lower cholesterol, estrogens, or birth control pills.

Check with your doctor before taking ursodiol if you have bile duct problems or pancreas inflammation.
Talk with your doctor before taking ursodiol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You may need to see your doctor for regular tests to make sure your liver is working properly and that the gallstone is dissolving.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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