Udolife 300 is a brand-name tablet containing Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 300 mg - it's essentially a generic/branded equivalent of better-known products like Udiliv 300 (same active ingredient, made by different manufacturers in the Indian market).
What it's used for:
- Cholestatic liver disease / primary biliary cholangitis (PBC): improves bile flow and slows progression of liver damage in this chronic autoimmune liver condition
- Dissolving cholesterol gallstones: small, non-calcified, cholesterol-rich gallstones in a functioning gallbladder, when surgery isn't suitable or desired
- Liver disease associated with cystic fibrosis (used in pediatric patients 6-18 years for this indication)
- Sometimes used off-label for fatty liver disease and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy to improve bile flow and liver enzymes
How it works: UDCA is a naturally occurring bile acid. It reduces cholesterol synthesis/secretion in the liver, decreases the proportion of toxic (more hydrophobic) bile acids, and promotes bile flow, which protects hepatocytes and helps dissolve cholesterol-based gallstones.
Typical dosing: Usually taken with food, dose depends on indication and body weight (e.g., often 1 tablet once or twice daily for gallstones/liver support) - this should be individualized by the prescribing doctor.
Common side effects: diarrhea, abdominal pain/discomfort, nausea, mild rash. Regular liver function monitoring is advised during treatment, especially for gallstone dissolution therapy.
Important: Don't self-medicate or substitute brands without checking with your doctor or pharmacist - dosing and duration depend on your specific diagnosis (imaging-confirmed gallstone composition, liver panel results, etc.). If you were prescribed this, let me know your specific condition and I can give more targeted information.