Active ingredient
- ursodeoxycholic acid
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine. It is possible that the leaflet in your medicine pack may differ from this version because it may have been updated since your medicine was packaged.
Below is a text only representation of the Patient Information Leaflet. The original leaflet can be viewed using the link above.
The text only version may be available in large print, Braille or audio CD. For further information call emc accessibility on 0800 198 5000. The product code(s) for this leaflet is: PL 20011/0043 .
DESTOLIT 150 mg tablets
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Destolit 150 mg tablets
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
What is in this leaflet:
1. What Destolit is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Destolit
3. How to take Destolit
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Destolit
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Destolit is and what it is used for
Destolit contains ursodeoxycholic acid, which is one of a group of medicines used to dissolve gallstones. Not all gallstones are suitable for treatment with Destolit but your doctor has decided that your condition may be treated this way. Ursodeoxycholic acid is a chemical present naturally in the body and it helps to control the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Destolit tablets help dissolve gallstones that are made mainly of cholesterol.
2. What you need to know before you take Destolit
Do not take Destolit:
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Destolit.
Other medicines and Destolit
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. These may include:
Destolit with food and drink
Destolit should be taken after meals, with one dose always being taken after the evening meal.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Pregnancy
Destolit should not be taken during pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor.
Breast-feeding
Do not take Destolit whilst breast-feeding.
Fertility
Women should use adequate contraception during treatment with Destolit.
Contraception should either be non-hormonal e.g. barrier methods or a low oestrogen contraceptive pill. Other oral contraceptive pills should not be taken with Destolit.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Destolit should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to take Destolit
Adults and the elderly
Always take Destolit exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Use in children and adolescents
Destolit is not recommended in children and adolescents.
If you take more Destolit than you should
You should tell your doctor if you have taken more Destolit than you should. It is unlikely that you will notice any problems but you may experience diarrhoea.
If you forget to take Destolit tablets
If you stop taking Destolit tablets even for a short amount of time, it may cause the gall stones to come back. Do not stop taking Destolit until you are advised by your doctor.
This product contains lactose.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Possible side effects include:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Very Rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Other side effects may include:
If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Destolit
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use Destolit after the expiry date which is printed or embossed on the carton and blister as month/year. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Destolit contains
The active substance is ursodeoxycholic acid. Each tablet contains 150 mg ursodeoxycholic acid.
The other ingredients are lactose, pregelatinised maize starch, acacia gum, talc, magnesium stearate and purified water.
What Destolit looks like and contents of the pack
Each carton contains 6 blisters of 10 white tablets.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Manufacturer
If you need the information on this leaflet in an alternative format, such as large text, or Braille please ring from the UK: 0800 198 5000.
The leaflet was last revised in June 2018
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