Ursodiol Capsules and Xylocaine (Lidocaine Injection Solution (Anesthetic))

• Generic Name: ursodiol
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, Urso DS

Ursodiol is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. Ursodiol helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. Ursodiol also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Ursodiol is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Ursodiol capsules are used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery, and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. Ursodiol capsules are not for treating gallstones that are calcified.

Ursodiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lidocaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: UAD Caine, Xylocaine HCl, Xylocaine-MPF, Lidoject 1, Xylocaine Dental Cartridges, Lidoject 2, Xylocaine Duo-Trach Kit, Xylocaine HCl For Spinal, L-Caine, Dilocaine, Nervocaine, Truxacaine, Anestacaine

• It is used to numb an area before a procedure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.