128-13-2
Product Name:
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Formula:
C24H40O4
Synonyms:
3α,7β-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid;5β-Cholan-24-oic acid-3α,7β-diol;7β-Hydroxylithocholic acid;UDCS;Ursodeoxycholic acid
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) or ursodiol is a naturally occurring bile acid that is used dissolve cholesterol gall stones and to treat cholestatic forms of liver diseases including primary biliary cirrhosis. It is a medication used in the management and treatment of cholestatic liver disease. UDCA inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine and the secretion of cholesterol into bile, decreasing biliary cholesterol saturation.