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ursodeoxycholic acid · Medicine question

How does ursodeoxycholic acid reduce cholesterol in bile?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces cholesterol in bile primarily by dispersing cholesterol and forming a liquid-crystal phase.

Sources for this answer

Ursofalk 250mg Hard CapsulesDr. Falk Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 3 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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