Suggest Treatment For Liver Enlargement While On Mild Steroids

Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016

Question: My 7 year old son had brain tumour removal surgery a month ago. He is on mild steroids since then. Recently in an ultrasound, his lever enlargement has been diagnosed. Doctor has advised him to take Udiliv 150 twice a day for 3 months. Also he has suggested for Liver function test. Please suggest if the medicine advised is correct for a young child.

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes correct

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic

I have gone through your query carefully

Udiliv(Ursodeoxycholic acid) is believed to improve the liver function through many mechanisms.And yes,it's safe for your child,usually prescribed 10mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 doses

Mention the weight of your child,so that appropriate dose can be calculated

Awaiting your reply

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (16 minutes later)

He is 6 yrs 11 months and current weight is 18kg 700 gms. His actual weight one month back was only 14 kg. Which has increased to 18.7 kg, probablly due to steroids. As per ur advice, he should take about 187 mg per day. Doctor has adviced 150 mg twice a day I.e 300 mg a day. Kindly suggest the correct dosage. Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Buy 75mg tablet..

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

Thanks for writing back

Buy 75mg Tab.Udiliv and give 2 in the morning and half tablet at night..

So that he ll get the appropriate dose of (150mg+37.5mg ) = 187.5mg per day.

Hope this answers your query.

Further queries are welcome.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (1 hour later)

Sir, thanks for ur expert advice. As v have already bought 150 mg. I think its fine to give 1 tab of 150mg in morning and 1/4th in evening I.e. 37.5mg. Thanks and regards.

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds Great

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes,that sounds great.

I would request you to close the discussion by rating it.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj