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Actigall Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: URSODIOL - ORAL
Pronounced: (UR-soe-DYE-ol)

Actigall Oral Uses

Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cirrhosis). Ursodiol is a bile acid.

How To Use Actigall Oral

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.


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