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Can Udiliv Tablets Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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I am 38th week pregnant and i am taking Shelcol tablet(Calcium).I am getting itching doctor suggested to take Udiliv tablet.please tell with in how much time gap I can take Udiliv tablet?can i take both at a time? And also tell can i have egg?Thanks in Advance.
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Chaithanya
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
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Dear Chaithnya, Hi & Welcome.

Yes, Udiliv tablets can be taken during pregnancy.

Based on the history given, you seem to be suffering from Cholestasis of pregnancy. It is a condition which impairs the flow of bile from the liver.

It occurs in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and is characterized by itching and an elevation in serum bile acid concentration responsible for the development of itching, which may be intolerable.

You can take the prescribed medication Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) twice daily, it works by lowering the bile salts and is absolutely safe in pregnancy.

One tablet of Shelcal (Calcium carbonate and vitamin D3) can be taken twice daily. Since there's no harmful interaction between Shelcal and Udiliv, so they can be taken together.

There's no harm in taking egg while taking these medications but avoid eating the yolk of boiled egg as it contains cholesterol.

Hope these answer your query.
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Can Udiliv Tablets Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Dear Chaithnya, Hi & Welcome. Yes, Udiliv tablets can be taken during pregnancy. Based on the history given, you seem to be suffering from Cholestasis of pregnancy. It is a condition which impairs the flow of bile from the liver. It occurs in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and is characterized by itching and an elevation in serum bile acid concentration responsible for the development of itching, which may be intolerable. You can take the prescribed medication Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) twice daily, it works by lowering the bile salts and is absolutely safe in pregnancy. One tablet of Shelcal (Calcium carbonate and vitamin D3) can be taken twice daily. Since there s no harmful interaction between Shelcal and Udiliv, so they can be taken together. There s no harm in taking egg while taking these medications but avoid eating the yolk of boiled egg as it contains cholesterol. Hope these answer your query. A feedback is appreciated.