Ursocad 300

Tablet · Cadila Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Ursocad 300 is a tablet made by Cadila Pharma that contains Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg. Ursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid: helps dissolve some gallstones and supports bile flow in certain liver conditions.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ursodeoxycholic acid300 mg

What it is used for

Helps dissolve some gallstones and supports bile flow in certain liver conditions.

How it works

A natural bile acid that makes bile less likely to form cholesterol gallstones and improves bile flow in some liver diseases.

How to take it

Taken with food, usually at the evening meal or in divided doses, often for months; follow your specialist's plan.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach discomfort

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe pain in the upper right tummy
  • Yellow skin

Be careful

Can cause loose motions.

Other medicines and interactions

Aluminium antacids and colestyramine reduce absorption; separate doses. Can change ciclosporin levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Used in pregnancy for itching of pregnancy (obstetric cholestasis) under specialist care. Considered acceptable while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (10)

Udiliv 300Ursocol 300Ursobiac 300Sedogest-300Ursomax-300Hepakind-300Ursokem-300Golbi 300Ursetor 300Ulyses 300

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Udiliv 150Udiliv 450

Common questions

What is Ursocad 300?

Ursocad 300 is a tablet by Cadila Pharma containing Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg.

What is Ursocad 300 used for?

Helps dissolve some gallstones and supports bile flow in certain liver conditions.

How should I take Ursocad 300?

Taken with food, usually at the evening meal or in divided doses, often for months; follow your specialist's plan. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Ursocad 300?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, stomach discomfort. Get medical help straight away for: Severe pain in the upper right tummy, yellow skin.

Does Ursocad 300 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Ursocad 300 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Used in pregnancy for itching of pregnancy (obstetric cholestasis) under specialist care. Considered acceptable while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Ursocad 300?

Brands with the same composition: Udiliv 300, Ursocol 300, Ursobiac 300, Sedogest-300, Ursomax-300, Hepakind-300, Ursokem-300, Golbi 300, Ursetor 300, Ulyses 300. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.