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Ursodiol 500 mg Tablet, 30-count — NDC 68462-474-30 (Billing 68462-0474-30)

by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA · 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 30 tablets of Ursodiol 500 mg Tablet from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, marketed since Jul 2011 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 68462-0474-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68462-474-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68462-474-30
Product NDC 68462-474
11-digit billing NDC 68462047430
RxCUI 858733, 858751
UNII 724L30Y2QR
UPC 0368462474013, 0368462473016
Application # ANDA090801
SPL Set ID fb79b62a-b450-4d7a-be28-5ee4d174fd58
Established class (EPC) Bile Acid
Chemical class Bile Acids and Salts
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2011-07-12
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance URSODIOL
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 52100040000350
GPI class Ursodiol
GCN Seq No 050628
GCN 17730
HICL code 001370
Ingredient (HICL) Ursodiol
HIC1 code D
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System
HIC2 code D7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Act Primarily On Liver/Biliary Tract
HIC3 code D7A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Bile Salts
AHFS code 56:14.00.00
AHFS class Cholelitholytic Agents
FDB label name URSODIOL 500 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Ursodiol
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 050628
  • GCN: 17730
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 52100040000350
  • HICL (First Databank): 001370
  • AHFS class code: 56:14.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 858733
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68462-474-30 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 68462-0474-30. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Bile Acid class.

Pharmacologic class Bile Acid
Drug family (ATC) Bile acids and derivatives
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name URSODIOL 500 MG TABLET Ingredient Ursodiol
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Ursodiol is used to dissolve gallstones in people who do not want surgery or cannot have surgery to remove gallstones. Ursodiol is also used to prevent the formation of gallstones in overweight people who are losing weight very quickly. Ursodiol is used to treat people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC; formerly known as a primary biliary cirrhosis; an autoimmune liver disease). Ursodiol is in a class of medications called gallstone dissolution agents. It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile to prevent stone formation and by decreasing...

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📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. Ursodiol capsules are used to dissolve certain cholesterol gallstones and to prevent gallstones during rapid weight loss. Urso 250, Urso Forte, and ursod...
  • It’s taken by mouth. For gallstones, capsules are usually divided into 2 or 3 doses a day. For PBC, tablets are taken in two to four divided doses with food. Follow your prescripti...
  • Stomach-related effects are the most common, such as belly pain, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Headache and dizziness can also happen. Call your doctor about severe belly pai...
  • Yes. Cholestyramine, colestipol, and aluminum-based antacids may reduce how much ursodiol works. Estrogens, birth control pills, and clofibrate can work against it for gallstones....
📖 Read our full Ursodiol guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

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Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.6386 $19.16 / 30 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
68462-0474-01 68462-474-01 Main listing 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE $0.6471 / ea $64.71 2011-07-12 — Active
68462-0474-05 68462-474-05 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE — — 2011-07-12 — Active
68462-0474-30 You're viewing this 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE — — 2011-07-12 — Active

You're viewing the smallest of 3 pack sizes for this product.

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — the 100 tablets pack carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 30-count package — 30 tablet in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 68462-0474-01?
Both are Ursodiol 500 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 30-count one, while NDC 68462-0474-01 is the 100 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ursodiol 500 mg Tablet?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ursodiol 500 mg 49884-0413-01 Par 100 tablets $0.647 AB Availability likely —
Ursodiol 500 mg 64380-0919-06 Strides 100 tablets $0.647 AB Availability likely —
Ursodiol 500 mg 68001-0378-00 BluePoint 100 tablets $0.647 AB Availability likely —
Ursodiol 500 mg 70710-1128-01 Zydus 100 tablets $0.647 AB Availability likely —
Ursodiol 500 mg 42291-0931-01 AvKARE 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Urso Forte 500 mg 58914-0790-01 Allergan, 4 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ursodiol 500 mg 63629-2287-01 Bryant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ursodiol 500 mgthis 68462-0474-30 Glenmark 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ursodiol 500 mg 70771-1408-01 Zydus 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ursodiol 500 mg 72162-1501-01 Bryant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2011
On the market since
Jul 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color White
ShapeOval
ImprintU11;Breakline
Size16 mm
ScoringScored — splits in 2
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
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Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Application holderGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA090801 (ANDA)
Labeler code68462
First marketedJul 2011
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio343 products on file
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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 46 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg are indicated for the treatment of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg are bile acids indicated for the treatment of patients with primary biliary cholangitis. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended adult dosage: 13 to 15 mg/kg/day administered in two to four divided doses with food. ( 2.1 ) • Scored ursodiol tablet, 500 mg: scored tablet can be broken in halves to provide recommended dosage. ( 2.3 , 16 )

2.1General Dosing Information The recommended adult dosage for ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg in the treatment of PBC is 13 to 15 mg/kg/day administered in two to four divided doses with food. Dosing regimen should be adjusted according to each patient’s need at the discretion of the physician.

2.2Liver Function Tests Liver function tests (γ-GT, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT) and bilirubin levels should be monitored every month for three months after start of therapy, and every six months thereafter [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].

2.3Scoring the Ursodiol Tablet, 500 mg The ursodiol 500 mg scored tablet can be broken in halves to provide recommended dosage. To break the ursodiol 500 mg scored tablet easily, place the tablet on a flat surface with the scored section on top. Hold the tablet with your thumbs placed close to the scored part of the tablet (groove).

Then apply gentle pressure and snap the tablet segments apart (segments breaking incorrectly should not be used). The segments should be washed down unchewed, with water, keeping the segments in the mouth can reveal a bitter taste. Due to the bitter taste, segments should be stored separately from whole tablets. [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling ( 16 )].

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 49 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • Ursodiol Tablets, USP 250 mg: 250 mg tablet • Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg: 500 mg scored tablet • Ursodiol Tablets, USP 250 mg: 250 mg tablet ( 3 ) • Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg: 500 mg scored tablet ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 45 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients with complete biliary obstruction and known hypersensitivity or intolerance to ursodiol or any of the components of the formulation. Patients with complete biliary obstruction and known hypersensitivity or intolerance to ursodiol or any of the components of the formulation. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~1 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Abnormal Liver Function Tests: Liver function tests (γ-GT, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT) and bilirubin level should be monitored. Treatment discontinuation should be considered if parameters increase to a level considered clinically significant in patients with stable historical liver function test levels. Caution should be exercised to maintain patients’ bile flow.

( 5.1 ) • Enteroliths in Patients with Risk for Intestinal Stenosis or Stasis: Monitor for obstructive gastrointestinal symptoms; if symptoms occur, hold ursodiol until a clinical evaluation has been conducted. ( 5.2 )

5.1Abnormal Liver Function Tests Liver function tests (γ-GT, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT) and bilirubin levels should be monitored every month for three months after start of therapy, and every six months thereafter. This monitoring will allow the early detection of a possible deterioration of the hepatic function. Treatment discontinuation should be considered if the above parameters increase to a level considered clinically significant in patients with stable historical liver function test levels.

Caution has to be exercised to maintain the bile flow of the patients taking ursodiol.

5.2Enteroliths in Patients with Risk for Intestinal Stenosis or Stasis There have been rare postmarketing reports of ursodiol-treated patients who developed enteroliths (bezoars) resulting in obstructive symptoms that required surgical intervention. These patients had medical conditions that predisposed them to intestinal stenosis or stasis (e.g., surgical enteroanastomoses, Crohn's disease). If a patient presents with obstructive gastrointestinal symptoms, hold ursodiol until a clinical evaluation has been conducted.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions reported with the use of ursodiol during worldwide postmarketing and clinical experience (≥1%) are, in alphabetical order: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, alopecia, diarrhea, nausea, pruritus, and rash. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The following table summarizes the adverse reactions observed in two placebo-controlled clinical trials. ADVERSE REACTIONS VISIT AT 12 MONTHS VISIT AT 24 MONTHS UDCA n (%) Placebo n (%) UDCA n (%) Placebo n (%) Diarrhea --- --- 1 (1.32) --- Elevated creatinine --- --- 1 (1.32) --- Elevated blood glucose 1 (1.18) --- 1 (1.32) --- Leukopenia --- --- 2 (2.63) --- Peptic ulcer --- --- 1 (1.32) --- Skin rash --- --- 2 (2.63) --- Thrombocytopenia --- --- 1 (1.32) --- Note: Those adverse reactions occurring at the same or higher incidence in the placebo as in the UDCA group have been deleted from this table (this includes diarrhea and thrombocytopenia at 12 months, nausea/vomiting, fever and other toxicity).

UDCA = Ursodeoxycholic acid = Ursodiol In a randomized, cross-over study in sixty PBC patients, seven patients (11.6%) reported nine adverse reactions: abdominal pain and asthenia (1 patient), nausea (3 patients), dyspepsia (2 patients) and anorexia and esophagitis (1 patient each). One patient on the twice a day regimen (total dose 1,000 mg) withdrew due to nausea. All of these nine adverse reactions except esophagitis were observed with the twice a day regimen at a total daily dose of 1,000 mg or greater.

However, an adverse reaction may occur at any dose.

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions, presented by system organ class in alphabetical order, have been identified during post approval use of ursodiol. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. • Gastrointestinal disorders : abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, enteroliths (bezoars), constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting. • General disorders and administration site conditions : malaise, peripheral edema, pyrexia. • Hepatobiliary disorders : jaundice (or aggravation of pre-existing jaundice). • Immune System Disorders : Drug hypersensitivity to include facial edema, urticaria, angioedema and laryngeal edema. • Abnormal Laboratory Tests : ALT increased, AST increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, γ-GT increased, hepatic enzyme increased, liver function test abnormal, transaminases increased. • Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders : myalgia. • Nervous system disorders : dizziness, headache. • Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders : cough. • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorder : alopecia, pruritus, rash.

🔄 Drug Interactions 185 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Bile Acid Sequestering Agents: May interfere with the action of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg by reducing its absorption. ( 7.1 ) • Aluminum-based Antacids: May interfere with the action of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg by reducing its absorption. ( 7.2 ) • Drugs that alter the metabolism of lipids or induce cholestasis may interfere with the action of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg. ( 7.3 )

7.1Bile Acid Sequestering Agents Bile acid sequestering agents such as cholestyramine and colestipol may interfere with the action of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg by reducing its absorption.

7.2Aluminum-based Antacids Aluminum-based antacids have been shown to adsorb bile acids in vitro and may be expected to interfere with ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg in the same manner as the bile acid sequestering agents.

7.3Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism Estrogens, oral contraceptives, and clofibrate (and perhaps other lipid-lowering drugs) increase hepatic cholesterol secretion and encourage cholesterol gallstone formation and hence may counteract the effectiveness of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~1 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available published data on the use of ursodiol in pregnant women derived from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and case series collected over several decades have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Most of the reported exposures to ursodiol occurred in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, ursodiol had no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development when administered at doses greater than human therapeutic doses (see Data).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data No adverse effects on embryo-fetal development were observed with oral administration of ursodiol to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 22 and 7 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (based on body surface area).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Ursodiol is naturally present in human milk. There are no reports of adverse effects of ursodiol on the breastfed child, but the reports are extremely limited. There are no data on the effects of ursodiol on milk production.

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg in pediatric patients have not been established.

🤰 Pregnancy 187 words ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available published data on the use of ursodiol in pregnant women derived from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and case series collected over several decades have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Most of the reported exposures to ursodiol occurred in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, ursodiol had no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development when administered at doses greater than human therapeutic doses (see Data).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data No adverse effects on embryo-fetal development were observed with oral administration of ursodiol to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 22 and 7 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (based on body surface area).

🧒 Pediatric Use 22 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg in pediatric patients have not been established.

🆘 Overdosage 67 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE There have been no reports of accidental or intentional overdosage with ursodiol. Single oral doses of ursodiol at 10 g/kg in mice and dogs, and 5 g/kg in rats were not lethal. A single oral dose of ursodiol at 1.5 g/kg was lethal in hamsters. Symptoms of acute toxicity were salivation and vomiting in dogs, and ataxia, dyspnea, ptosis, agonal convulsions and coma in hamsters.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Ursodiol, a naturally occurring hydrophilic bile acid, derived from cholesterol, is present as a minor fraction of the total human bile acid pool. Oral administration of ursodiol increases this fraction in a dose related manner, to become the major biliary acid, replacing/displacing toxic concentrations of endogenous hydrophobic bile acids that tend to accumulate in cholestatic liver disease. In addition to the replacement and displacement of toxic bile acids, other mechanisms of action include cytoprotection of the injured bile duct epithelial cells (cholangiocytes) against toxic effects of bile acids, inhibition of apoptosis of hepatocytes, immunomodulatory effects, and stimulation of bile secretion by hepatocytes and cholangiocytes.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Lithocholic acid, when administered chronically to animals, causes cholestatic liver injury that may lead to death from liver failure in certain species unable to form sulfate conjugates. Ursodiol is 7-dehydroxylated more slowly than chenodiol. For equimolar doses of ursodiol and chenodiol, steady state levels of lithocholic acid in biliary bile acids are lower during ursodiol administration than with chenodiol administration.

Humans and chimpanzees can sulfate lithocholic acid. Although liver injury has not been associated with ursodiol therapy, a reduced capacity to sulfate may exist in some individuals.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Ursodiol (UDCA) is normally present as a minor fraction of the total bile acids in humans (about 5%). Following oral administration, the majority of ursodiol is absorbed by passive diffusion and its absorption is incomplete. Once absorbed, ursodiol undergoes hepatic extraction to the extent of about 50% in the absence of liver disease.

As the severity of liver disease increases, the extent of extraction decreases. In the liver, ursodiol is conjugated with glycine or taurine, then secreted into bile. These conjugates of ursodiol are absorbed in the small intestine by passive and active mechanisms.

The conjugates can also be deconjugated in the ileum by intestinal enzymes, leading to the formation of free ursodiol that can be reabsorbed and reconjugated in the liver. Nonabsorbed ursodiol passes into the colon where it is mostly 7-dehydroxylated to lithocholic acid. Some ursodiol is epimerized to chenodiol (CDCA) via a 7-oxo intermediate.

Chenodiol also undergoes 7-dehydroxylation to form lithocholic acid. These metabolites are poorly soluble and excreted in the feces. A small portion of lithocholic acid is reabsorbed, conjugated in the liver with glycine, or taurine and sulfated at the 3 position.

The resulting sulfated lithocholic acid conjugates are excreted in bile and then lost in feces. In healthy subjects, at least 70% of ursodiol (unconjugated) is bound to plasma protein. No information is available on the binding of conjugated ursodiol to plasma protein in healthy subjects or PBC patients.

Its volume of distribution has not been determined, but is expected to be small since the drug is mostly distributed in the bile and small intestine. Ursodiol is excreted primarily in the feces. With treatment, urinary excretion increases, but remains less than 1% except in severe cholestatic liver disease.

During chronic administration of ursodiol, it becomes a major biliary and plasma bile acid. At a chronic dose of 13 to 15 mg/kg/day, ursodiol constitutes 30 to 50% of biliary and plasma bile acids.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 108 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Ursodiol, a naturally occurring hydrophilic bile acid, derived from cholesterol, is present as a minor fraction of the total human bile acid pool. Oral administration of ursodiol increases this fraction in a dose related manner, to become the major biliary acid, replacing/displacing toxic concentrations of endogenous hydrophobic bile acids that tend to accumulate in cholestatic liver disease. In addition to the replacement and displacement of toxic bile acids, other mechanisms of action include cytoprotection of the injured bile duct epithelial cells (cholangiocytes) against toxic effects of bile acids, inhibition of apoptosis of hepatocytes, immunomodulatory effects, and stimulation of bile secretion by hepatocytes and cholangiocytes.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 211 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1Ursodiol Tablets, USP 250 mg Each Ursodiol Tablet, USP 250 mg is a white to off-white, oval shaped, film-coated tablet debossed with “G72” on one side and “250” on the other side and contains 250 mg ursodiol, USP. Ursodiol Tablets, USP 250 mg are available in: Bottles of 30 tablets, NDC 68462-473-30 Bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 68462-473-01 Bottles of 500 tablets, NDC 68462-473-05

16.2Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg Each Ursodiol Tablet, USP 500 mg is a white to off-white, oval shaped, film-coated tablet debossed with “U 11” on one side and a score line on the other side and contains 500 mg ursodiol, USP. Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg are available in: Bottles of 30 tablets, NDC 68462-474-30 Bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 68462-474-01 Bottles of 500 tablets, NDC 68462-474-05 Store at 20℃ to 25℃ (68℉ to 77℉) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight container.

Half-tablets (scored Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg broken in half) maintain acceptable quality for up to 28 days when stored in the current packaging (bottles) at 20℃ to 25℃ (68℉ to 77℉). Due to the bitter taste, the halved segments should be stored separately from the whole tablets [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )].

📋 Description 142 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Ursodiol Tablets, USP 250 mg are available as film-coated tablets for oral administration. Ursodiol Tablets, USP 500 mg are available as scored film-coated tablets for oral administration. Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid, UDCA) is a naturally occurring bile acid found in small quantities in normal human bile and in larger quantities in the biles of certain species of bears.

It is a white to almost white crystalline powder, freely soluble in alcohol and glacial acetic acid, sparingly soluble in chloroform, slightly soluble in ether, and practically insoluble in water. The chemical name of ursodiol is 3α,7ß-dihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic (C 24 H 40 O 4 ). Ursodiol has a molecular weight of 392.57.

Its structure is shown below. Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, ethylcellulose, dibutyl sebacate, carnauba wax, hypromellose, PEG 3350, PEG 8000, cetyl alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate. structure

💬 Information for Patients 94 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Enteroliths in Patients with Risk for Intestinal Stenosis or Stasis Advise patients or their caretaker(s) to notify their healthcare provider if they experience obstructive gastrointestinal symptoms due to the risk of enteroliths [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Drug Interactions Patients should be informed that absorption of ursodiol tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg may be reduced if they are taking bile acid sequestering agents, such as cholestyramine and colestipol, aluminum-based antacids, or drugs known to alter the metabolism of cholesterol [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] .

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
100 tablets68462-0474-01 7,558 Rx · $555,726
500 tablets68462-0474-05 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 7,558 Rx · 645,864 units · $555,726 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Ursodiol — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 18 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Ursodiol. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$19.22M
Claims incl. refills
135.9K
Beneficiaries
83.7K
Spend / beneficiary
$229.71
Spend / claim
$141.44
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 100 tablets (68462-0474-01), 500 tablets (68462-0474-05). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.