Elpihep Oral Suspension is used to dissolve certain gallstones and prevent them from forming. It is also used to treat a type of liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. It helps break down the cholesterol that has converted into stones in your gallbladder thereby dissolving the stones.

Elpihep Oral Suspension is used to restore the function of the liver.

Uses of Elpihep Oral Suspension

Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis
Treatment of Gallbladder stones

Benefits of Elpihep Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis

Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that gradually gets worse over time. It does not always have symptoms but, over time, it can lead to liver failure. Elpihep Oral Suspension is used to treat this condition and may be used by itself or with other medicines. It can help prevent or delay liver damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you start this treatment, you will likely be taking it for the rest of your life. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, you can help yourself by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and not drinking too much alcohol.

In Treatment of Gallbladder stones

Elpihep Oral Suspension is a medicine that helps decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by your liver. It helps to break down cholesterol that has formed into “stones” in the gallbladder. It may take several months to completely dissolve the stone, so you need to take the medicine regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it for it to be effective. There might be other medicines and certain lifestyle changes that can reduce your cholesterol level and make gallstones less likely, consult with your doctor.

show less

Side effects of Elpihep Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elpihep

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Itching
Nausea
Rash

How to use Elpihep Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Elpihep Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Elpihep Oral Suspension works

Elpihep Oral Suspension is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Elpihep Oral Suspension may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elpihep Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elpihep Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Elpihep Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Elpihep Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Elpihep Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Elpihep Oral Suspension

₹295.0/Oral Suspension

Udcament Oral Suspension

Delcure Life Sciences

₹390/oral suspension

32% costlier

Udovax Oral Suspension Sugar Free

Covaxl Pharma

₹450/oral suspension

53% costlier

Ursosrin Oral Suspension

Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹205/oral suspension

31% cheaper

Ursobact 125mg Oral Suspension

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹299/oral suspension

1% costlier

Ursolent Oral Suspension

Digilent Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

₹390/oral suspension

32% costlier

Quick tips

Elpihep Oral Suspension should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water.
Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy, and every 6 months thereafter.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Bile Acids and Salts

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

Gallbladder Stones giving. Patient is having asthama

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Consult g i surgeon

medicine for gallbladder stone in homeopathy I have multiple stones in gall blader. largest 10mm

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Sir m a urologist. Consult homeopathy

Related lab tests

Liver Function Test

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Ursodiol. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc.; 1997 [revised Nov. 2009]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ursodiol. Bridgewater, New Jersey: Aptalis Pharma US, Inc.; 1997 [revised Jun. 2013]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Ursodiol. [Updated 2020 Jan 20]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Ursodeoxycholic [Package Insert]. Mumbai, India: Alkem Laboratories Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:
The Lancet. Gastroenterology and Hepatology. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Numedix Life Sciences

Address: Basement, C/4/D, Shankar Chamber, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.