From the FDA Drug Label
Ursodiol is a bile acid available as 300 mg capsules suitable for oral administration. Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid), is a naturally occurring bile acid found in small quantities in normal human bile and in the biles of certain other mammals Ursodiol, USP (ursodeoxycholic acid), a naturally occurring bile acid found in small quantities in normal human bile and in the biles of certain other mammals
The brand name for ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid) is not explicitly mentioned in the provided drug labels 1 2.
From the Research
Ursodiol is marketed under several brand names, including Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, and Ursofalk, as stated in the study published in 2012 3. The brand names for ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid) are:
- Actigall
- Urso
- Urso Forte
- Ursofalk These medications contain the active ingredient ursodiol, which is a naturally occurring bile acid that helps reduce cholesterol production in the liver and dissolve gallstones. Ursodiol works by decreasing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines, while also increasing bile flow to help dissolve gallstones. It's primarily used to treat certain types of gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis (formerly called primary biliary cirrhosis), and other liver conditions. The medication is typically taken orally in capsule or tablet form, with dosing dependent on the specific condition being treated and patient factors such as weight. Patients should take ursodiol with food to enhance absorption and follow their healthcare provider's instructions regarding dosage and duration of treatment, as supported by the study published in 2004 4. The study published in 1999 5 also provides information on the optimum dose of ursodeoxycholic acid, but the brand names are most clearly stated in the 2012 study 3. Other studies, such as those published in 1988 6, 2000 7, and 2004 4, provide additional information on the mechanisms of action and therapeutic efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid, but the 2012 study 3 is the most relevant to the question of brand names.