URSOBILANE 500 mg Capsules

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Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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About the medicine

How to use URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What Ursobilane 500 mg capsules are and what they are used for
  3. What you need to know before you take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  4. How to take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storing Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  7. Contents of the pack and further information

Introduction

Patient Information Leaflet

Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Ursodeoxycholic acid

Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

  1. What Ursobilane 500 mg capsules are and what they are used for
  2. What you need to know before you take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  3. How to take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storing Ursobilane 500 mg capsules
  6. Contents of the pack and further information
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1. What Ursobilane 500 mg capsules are and what they are used for

The active substance in Ursobilane 500 mg capsules is ursodeoxycholic acid, which belongs to a group of medicines called bile stone dissolvers.

It is used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones, provided they are radiotransparent and the gallbladder is functioning (which should have been verified by a test called oral cholecystography). Ursobilane is also used to treat a rare disease of the bile ducts and liver called primary biliary cirrhosis.

2. What you need to know before you take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Do not take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

  • If you are allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
  • If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
  • If you have a non-functioning gallbladder.
  • If you have calcified cholesterol stones, radio-opaque stones, or radiotransparent bile pigment stones.
  • If you have liver or intestinal disorders that may interfere with the circulation of bile salts.
  • If you are breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor before taking Ursobilane 500 mg capsules:

  • If you are taking medicines that may cause a buildup of cholesterol in the bile, such as estrogens and hormonal contraceptives.
    • If you are being treated with medicines that may be toxic to the liver.

During treatment with Ursobilane 500 mg capsules, your doctor will perform tests to monitor your liver function.

Children and adolescents

The safety and efficacy of Ursobilane in children have not been established, so its use is not recommended in this population.

Other medicines and Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

Ursobilane 500 mg capsules may interact with other medicines such as:

  • Antacids containing aluminum.
  • Cholestyramine or colestipol, or other medicines for treating high cholesterol.
  • Antibiotics: neomycin.
  • Hormonal contraceptives, such as estrogens or progestogens.

Taking Ursobilane 500 mg capsules with food, drinks, and alcohol

It is preferable to take the medicine with meals.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Do not take this medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Ursobilane 500 mg capsules have no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

Ursobilane 500 mg capsules contain the yellow-orange S dye (E-110)

This medicine may cause allergic reactions because it contains the yellow-orange S dye (E-110).

It may cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.

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3. How to take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Ursobilane 500 mg capsules are only administered to adults.

The capsules should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with a little liquid. If you have difficulty swallowing, you can disperse the powder contained in the capsules in a liquid.

Take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules preferably with meals.

The recommended dose for the treatment of gallstones is 1 capsule per day (8-10 mg/kg/day).

It is essential that you visit your doctor regularly to check the progression of your disease. While taking this medicine, you will need to have laboratory tests every few months to check that the gallstones are dissolving and that your liver is functioning correctly.

The recommended dose for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis is 2 capsules per day (13-15 mg/kg/day), divided into several doses.

Your doctor will advise you to follow a moderate calorie and cholesterol diet during treatment with Ursobilane 500 mg capsules.

If you take more Ursobilane 500 mg capsules than you should

The most common symptom of an overdose of Ursobilane 500 mg capsules is the appearance of diarrhea.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you stop taking Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Do not stop treatment without consulting your doctor, as the expected effect will not be achieved.

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.

These side effects may occur with certain frequencies, which are defined below:

Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people.

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people.

Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people.

Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.

Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people.

Frequency not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Rare:nausea and vomiting, difficulty digesting, alterations in taste, biliary pain, abdominal pain, feeling of gas, and constipation.

Very rare:diarrhea.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storing Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the empty packaging and any unused medicine in the pharmacy's SIGRE collection point. If you have any doubts, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and further information

Composition of Ursobilane 500 mg capsules

The active substance is ursodeoxycholic acid. Each capsule contains 500 mg of ursodeoxycholic acid.

The other excipients are magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, colloidal silica, and sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A) (from potato).

The components of the capsule are: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E-171), quinoline yellow (E-104), yellow-orange S (E-110), and indigo carmine (E-132).

Appearance and packaging

Green and orange capsules.

Aluminum-PVC/PVDC blister packs containing 60 capsules.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

Laboratorio Estedi, S.L.

Montseny, 41

08012 Barcelona - Spain

Manufacturer

Laboratorio Estedi, S.L.

Leopoldo Alas, 7

08012 Barcelona - Spain

You can request more information about this medicine from the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:

Laboratorio Aldo-Unión, S.L.

C/Baronesa de Maldá, 73

08950 Esplugues de Llobregat

(Barcelona) Spain

Date of last revision of this leaflet:January 2012

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)

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Doctor
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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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€86
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Yevgen Yakovenko

Family medicine12 years of experience

Dr. Yevgen Yakovenko is a licensed surgeon and general practitioner in Spain and Germany. He specialises in general, paediatric, and oncological surgery, internal medicine, and pain management. He offers online consultations for adults and children, combining surgical precision with therapeutic support. Dr Yakovenko works with patients across different countries and provides care in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Spanish.

Areas of medical expertise:

  • Acute and chronic pain: headaches, muscle and joint pain, back pain, abdominal pain, postoperative pain. Identifying the cause, selecting treatment, and creating a care plan.
  • Internal medicine: heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system. Management of chronic conditions, symptom control, second opinions.
  • Pre- and postoperative care: risk assessment, decision-making support, follow-up after surgery, rehabilitation strategies.
  • General and paediatric surgery: hernias, appendicitis, congenital conditions, both planned and urgent surgeries.
  • Injuries and trauma: bruises, fractures, sprains, soft tissue damage, wound care, dressing, referral when in-person care is required.
  • Oncological surgery: diagnosis review, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.
  • Obesity treatment and weight management: a medical approach to weight loss, including assessment of underlying causes, evaluation of comorbidities, development of a personalised plan (nutrition, physical activity, pharmacotherapy if needed), and ongoing progress monitoring.
  • Imaging interpretation: analysis of ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray results, surgical planning based on imaging data.
  • Second opinions and medical navigation: clarifying diagnoses, reviewing current treatment plans, helping patients choose the best course of action.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 12+ years of clinical experience in university hospitals in Germany and Spain.
  • International education: Ukraine – Germany – Spain.
  • Member of the German Society of Surgeons (BDC).
  • Certified in radiological diagnostics and robotic surgery.
  • Active participant in international medical conferences and research.

Dr Yakovenko explains complex topics in a clear, accessible way. He works collaboratively with patients to analyse health issues and make evidence-based decisions. His approach is grounded in clinical excellence, scientific accuracy, and respect for each individual.

If you are unsure about a diagnosis, preparing for surgery, or want to discuss your test results – Dr Yakovenko will help you evaluate your options and move forward with confidence.

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Lina Travkina

Family medicine13 years of experience

Dr. Lina Travkina is a licensed family and preventive medicine doctor based in Italy. She provides online consultations for adults and children, supporting patients across all stages of care – from acute symptom management to long-term health monitoring and prevention.

Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.
  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.
  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.
  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.
  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.
  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.
  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.
  • Structured support for undiagnosed complaints.
  • Second opinion on diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Nutritional and lifestyle support for vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, metabolic issues.
  • Post-operative recovery support and pain management.
  • Preconception counselling and postpartum support.
  • Immunity support and strategies to reduce frequency of infections.

Dr. Travkina combines evidence-based medicine with an attentive, personalised approach. Her consultations focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

If during the consultation it becomes clear that your case requires in-person assessment or specialised care outside of her scope, the session will be terminated and the payment fully refunded.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

Family medicineGeneral medicine18 years of experience

Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

  • Emergency care: infections, fever, chest/abdominal pain, minor injuries, paediatric emergencies
  • Family medicine: hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, chronic disease management
  • Travel medicine: pre-travel advice, vaccinations, fit-to-fly certificates, travel-related illnesses
  • Sexual and reproductive health: PrEP, STD prevention, counselling, treatment
  • Weight management and wellness: personalised weight loss programmes, lifestyle guidance
  • Skin and ENT issues: acne, eczema, allergies, rashes, sore throat, sinusitis
  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain, post-surgical care
  • Public health: prevention, health screenings, long-term monitoring
  • Sick leave (Baixa médica) connected to Segurança Social in Portugal
  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange
Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes provides medical support for patients using GLP-1 medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) as part of a weight loss strategy. He offers individualised treatment planning, regular follow-up, dose adjustment, and advice on combining medication with sustainable lifestyle changes. Consultations follow the medical standards accepted in Europe.

Dr. Lopes also provides interpretation of medical tests, follow-up care for complex patients, and multilingual support. Whether for urgent concerns or long-term care, he helps patients act with clarity and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES?

URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

What is the active substance in URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES?

The active ingredient in URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES is ursodeoxycholic acid. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

How much does URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES cost in pharmacies?

The average pharmacy price for URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES is around 24.74 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.

Who manufactures URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES?

URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES is manufactured by Laboratorio Estedi S.L.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Which doctors can assess the use of URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES online?

Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

How to buy URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES in Spain?

Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

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What are the alternatives to URSOBILANE 500 mg CAPSULES?

Other medicines with the same active substance (ursodeoxycholic acid) include URSODESOXYCHOLIC ACID GRINDEKS 250 mg HARD CAPSULES, ADISOCOL 150 mg TABLETS, ADISOCOL 250 mg HARD CAPSULES. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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