When a new life arises in the female body, all resources are directed to support the development and growth of the unborn baby. At the same time, there is often an exacerbation of chronic pathologies, which the expectant mother did not even know about. Also, during pregnancy, the work of organs that previously functioned normally may deteriorate. This is due to the increased load on all organ systems of a woman and a weakening of the immune system.
One of the common problems of women in the position is impaired liver function. It provokes dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms of intoxication, skin lesions. To establish the work of the organ, the doctor may prescribe "Ursosan". Such a drug positively affects the condition of the liver, normalizes the secretion of bile, improves appetite. However, taking such a medication while waiting for a child Recommended only as directed by a physician.
Features of the drug
Ursosan is produced in the Czech Republic in two dosage forms. One of them is gelatinous white capsules with white powder inside. This medicine is packaged in blisters of 10 capsules and is sold from 10 to 100 pieces in one box. Each capsule contains 250 mg ursodeoxycholic acid. In addition to this active substance, magnesium stearate, gelatin, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide and corn starch are used for the preparation of the drug.
The second form of "Ursosan" is convex long tablets that have a hard, white shell... The content of ursodeoxycholic acid in one such tablet is 500 mg, and among the inactive substances of the drug are macrogol, corn starch, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and other compounds.
Both medications are sold without a prescription.... The shelf life of capsules is 4 years, of tablets - 3 years. It is recommended to store "Ursosan" at home at a temperature of + 15 + 25 degrees. The average price of 10 capsules is 180 rubles, 10 tablets - 380 rubles.
Operating principle
Ursosan represents a group of drugs called hepatoprotectors. Such a drug not only protects the liver cells from harmful effects (drugs, toxins, bile acids, fatty foods, etc.), but also:
- stimulates the secretion of bile;
- lowers cholesterol and harmful fatty acids;
- promotes the destruction of cholesterol stones;
- activates the secretion of digestive secretions;
- has an immunostimulating effect;
- prevents the development of liver fibrosis.
Thanks to the use of tablets or capsules, the outflow of bile is improved and small stones formed in the biliary tract are removed. The drug slows down the aging of liver cells and has a positive effect on their functions.
Is it allowed during pregnancy?
There is not enough information about the possibility of using "Ursosan" in pregnant women. According to tests carried out on animals, the drug does not have a harmful effect in 2-3 trimesters, but in the first months of gestation it can be toxic. That is why women in the first trimester of pregnancy cannot prescribe such a medication.
Moreover, according to the manufacturer's instructions, taking Ursosan to non-pregnant patients recommended only when using contraceptives.
If a woman is to be treated with such a remedy, then before it begins, you need to make sure that there is no pregnancy, and only then start drinking pills or capsules.
When is it prescribed for expectant mothers?
While waiting for the baby, "Ursosan" is discharged only for a good reason, and taking this drug requires the supervision of the attending physician. If the doctor's recommendations are not followed, this medication can worsen a woman's health, adversely affecting the course of pregnancy.
The drug is used to correct a large list of liver diseases, including with damage to this organ due to the intake of toxic drugs. "Ursosan" is recommended for detecting small cholesterol stones and in the case of reflux disease caused by dysfunction of the biliary tract. The reason for prescribing the drug for the expectant mother may be:
- hepatitis of various origins;
- cholelithiasis;
- cystic fibrosis;
- cirrhosis;
- hepatosis;
- toxic damage to hepatocytes;
- reflux esophagitis;
- cholangitis;
- dyskinesia of the biliary system;
- condition after removal of the gallbladder.
The medication is in demand with various digestive problems, which led to an impaired outflow of bile. With the help of "Ursosan" it is possible to protect liver cells from the harmful effects of hormonal drugs, if they are prescribed to maintain pregnancy. Another reason to prescribe such a remedy for a woman in a position is pronounced itching caused by increased pressure of the uterus on the biliary tract, which causes cholestasis. In such situation "Ursosan" improves peristalsis and helps to push bile through the ducts.
Contraindications
Drinking "Ursosan" is prohibited for women who have increased sensitivity to any of the components of the drug. Taking such a medication is inappropriate for gallstones, which contain a lot of calcium. The drug is also contraindicated in decompensated cirrhosis, acute inflammation of the bile ducts or gallbladder.
If the patient's gallbladder does not function or the work of the pancreas, kidneys or liver is seriously impaired, it is also impossible to take Ursosan.
Side effects
During treatment with Ursosan, stool may change (it becomes pasty or liquid) or pain in the abdomen (in the upper part) may occur. In some cases, the drug provokes urticaria.
If the medication is prescribed for gallstones, then occasionally, while taking Ursosan, calculi calcify, which requires an operation to remove them.
Instructions for use
The medication should be taken orally after meals with water. The capsules are swallowed whole, the tablets can be divided into halves according to the risk. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's condition. In many cases, therapy is carried out over several months.
Besides, the daily dose of "Ursosan" is calculated by the woman's weight. If it is small, the drug is taken at night before going to bed, but if necessary, the daily dosage is divided into 2-3 doses. In the annotation to the medicine there is a table that indicates how many tablets or capsules should be taken depending on the woman's weight and the dosage of ursodeoxycholic acid prescribed by the doctor in milligrams per day.
Reviews
On the use of "Ursosan" while waiting for a child, you can see mostly positive feedback. In most cases, with cholestasis, hepatosis, reflux, viral hepatitis and other diseases, the patients notice an improvement in their general condition, the disappearance of pain and itching, and the normalization of skin tone. Side effects of such a drug are very rare.
Analogs
To replace Ursosan, other drugs based on the same active substance can be used, for example, "Ursofalk", "Greenterol", "Exhol", "Ursoliv" and so on... All of them are not prescribed in the 1st trimester, and in the later stages they can be used only as prescribed by the doctor. To protect the liver from harmful effects, expectant mothers are often prescribed "Heptral", "Karsil", "Tykveol", "Essentiale N" and other hepatoprotectors... However, each of these drugs has its own limitations, so you can drink them during pregnancy only after a doctor's prescription.
