Compounded Ursodiol Suspension

Overview of Ursodiol for Dogs and Cats

• Ursodiol is a natural bile acid (ursodeosycholic) found in small amounts in bile. This compound reduces the formation of cholesterol in the liver and reduces absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.
• Ursodiol also improves the flow of bile in the liver and protects the liver from injury by other bile salts.
• Ursodiol is a prescription drug and can only be obtained from a veterinarian or by prescription from a veterinarian.
• This drug is not approved for use in animals by the Food and Drug Administration but it is prescribed legally by veterinarians as an extra-label drug.

Uses of Ursodiol for Cats and Dogs

• Ursodiol has been used in the treatment of chronic diseases of the liver (including Chronic Hepatitis). It is sometimes used in cholestatic liver disease (characterized by abnormal bile flow)
• Ursodiol is also used for the medical treatment of gallbladder stones (cholesterol type).

Information on this medication quoted from petplace.com