(KEE noe Paint ol (KEE noe dee OX i KOL ik AS id)) Brand: Chenodal
• Chenodiol can harm an unborn child or reason birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant.
• You must not use chenodiol if you are allergic to it, or if you have liver malady, cirrhosis, or determined conditions that reason an obstruction in your digestive system.
• Till you take chenodiol, speak your doctor if you have a history of liver problems or jaundice.
• While using chenodiol, you will need frequent medical trials at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.
• Chenodiol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include weight control and a particular diet. Follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor.
• Use chenodiol regularly to get the most benefit. It may take up to 12 months till your symptoms improve. Chenodiol is generally given for no longer than 2 years.
• Even with treatment, there is a chance that your gallstones may return within 5 years. Chenodiol will not prevent gallstones from occurring.
• Chenodiol is made from bile acid, a stuff that occurs naturally in the body.
• Chenodiol is used to dissolve gallstones in people who can't have gallbladder surgery.
• Chenodiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use chenodiol if you are allergic to it, if you are pregnant, or if you have liver malady, cirrhosis, or determined conditions that reason an obstruction in your digestive system.
• To create certain you can safely use chenodiol, speak your doctor if you have a history of liver problems or jaundice.
• 'FDA pregnancy category X. This medicine can harm an unborn child or reason birth defects. Do not use chenodiol if you are pregnant. Speak your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use effective birth control while you are using this medication.
• It is not known whether chenodiol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Chenodiol is generally taken 2 times every day before your gallstones are completely dissolved. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Chenodiol is generally given for no longer than 2 years.
• Use chenodiol regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely.
• It may take up to 12 months till your symptoms improve. Hold using the medicine as directed and speak your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 months of treatment.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects, your liver function will need to be checked with frequent blood trials. You may also need an casual ultrasound or x-ray inspection of your gallbladder. Visit your doctor regularly.
• Chenodiol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include weight control and a particular diet. It is very significant to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You must become very familiar with the list of foods you should avoid to help control your condition.
• Even with treatment, there is a chance that your gallstones may return within 5 years. Conversation to your doctor about your specific risk. Chenodiol will not prevent gallstones from occurring.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Hold the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity. Avoid eating foods that are tall in thick or cholesterol.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using chenodiol and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· worsening or no improvement of your gallstone symptoms;
· diarrhea; or
· nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· heartburn, upset stomach, gas;
· mild stomach cramps; or
· vomiting, loss of appetite.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:
· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
· cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
· birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy; or
· antacids that contain aluminum (such as Acid Gone, Aldroxicon, Alternagel, Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Maldroxal, Mylagen, Mylanta, Rulox, and others).
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with chenodiol. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about chenodiol.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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