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About Ocholet 5 mg Tablet

Ocholet 5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage of bile ducts in the liver. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage.  
 
Ocholet 5 mg Tablet contains ‘Obeticholic acid’, which helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver, increases the removal of bile from the liver, and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
 
Take Ocholet 5 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as stomach pain, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, and palpitations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ocholet 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents. Ocholet 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Ocholet 5 mg Tablet ; consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Ocholet 5 mg Tablet

Primary biliary cirrhosis.

Directions for Use

Swallow Ocholet 5 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

Ocholet 5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis/primary biliary cholangitis. Ocholet 5 mg Tablet helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ocholet 5 mg Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations (irregular or fast heartbeat)
  • Constipation
  • Thyroid hormone irregularity

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ocholet 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have a complete blockage of the biliary tract (liver, bile ducts, and gall bladder). Inform your doctor if you experience itching that is difficult to tolerate. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ocholet 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children or adolescents. Ocholet 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin/eyes, black/tarry stools, dark urine, coughing up/vomiting blood, confusion, slurred speech, mood swings, anxiety, swelling in and around the stomach.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods such as bell peppers, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh.
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
  • Avoid high-fat, trans-fat, and processed foods.
  • White bread, white pasta and sugars should be avoided.
  • Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

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FAQs

Ocholet 5 mg Tablet helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation.

Do not discontinue Ocholet 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ocholet 5 mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Ocholet 5 mg Tablet .

Constipation might be a side-effect of Ocholet 5 mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have severe constipation.

Consult your doctor before taking Ocholet 5 mg Tablet along with bile acid-binding resins, as they might lower the effect of Ocholet 5 mg Tablet . If prescribed, maintain a gap of 4-6hours between Ocholet 5 mg Tablet and bile acid-binding resins. Bile acid-binding resins are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.

Ocholet 5 mg Tablet may cause palpitation, a sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. A minor fluctuation should not be a worry; however, if palpitations continue or you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • COLESEVELAM

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests for monitoring liver functioning are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Primary biliary cholangitis: Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage to bile ducts in the liver. Bile ducts are the small channels that carry the bile (digestive fluid) from the liver to the small intestine, where it breaks down fats and aids in its absorption. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage. 

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