Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should Udiliv Dosage Be Increased For Persistent Itching In The Body?

I have cholestasis in pregnancy,currently 34 weeks,dr told about induction at 37 weeks,I have a question,baby is measuring 1 week behind in usg,it has been shown in every usg from the beginning.According to lmp I am 35 weeks now,dr told he will take baby s week currently as 34 weeks now and so accordingly he will induce at 37 weeks,but I am very concerned now,which one needs to take.please advice.I have another question my body weight is 64kg.currently taking udiliv 300 thrice,still itchiness is there in almost whole body.somedays I feel extreme itching in palms and soles.Whether need to increase the dose,please help me.
Wed, 6 Jun 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Delivery should be done on 'term' in cholestasis of pregnancy. If your baby is 34 weeks, this is probably the right figure to count from delivery. Though one week wont matter a lot but I would suggest you should count for the baby age on ultrasound as baby born prematurely can have more problems. So, take it 34 rather then 35 but don't worry. Wont make a lot difference. The dose of udillive is 15 to 2o mg per kg per day, so 300 mg three times is pretty right dose for 64 kg, if needed anyhow you can increase it to 4 times a day. This generally would control itching very well, if not you should talk to your doctor for other options like cholestyramine, even antihistaminics have been used.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Should Udiliv Dosage Be Increased For Persistent Itching In The Body?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Delivery should be done on term in cholestasis of pregnancy. If your baby is 34 weeks, this is probably the right figure to count from delivery. Though one week wont matter a lot but I would suggest you should count for the baby age on ultrasound as baby born prematurely can have more problems. So, take it 34 rather then 35 but don t worry. Wont make a lot difference. The dose of udillive is 15 to 2o mg per kg per day, so 300 mg three times is pretty right dose for 64 kg, if needed anyhow you can increase it to 4 times a day. This generally would control itching very well, if not you should talk to your doctor for other options like cholestyramine, even antihistaminics have been used. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.