What is Ursodeoxycholic acid used for?

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Can Ursodesoxycholic acid be used in the treatment of fatty liver?

Expert Answer

Dr Chandra M GulhatiJan 18, 2006

Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Ursodeoxycholic acid is indicated for use in 1. Chronic cholestatic liver disease, 2. Dissolution of radiolucent, non-calcified, cholesterol gall stones in patients who cannot undergo surgery and 3. Biliary cirrhosis.

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