What is Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid)?
Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) is a medicine used for the treatment of cholelithiasis, cholesterol gallstones1,2.
How does Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) work?
Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) is a gallstone solubilising agent that prohibits cholesterol caused crystallisation by boosting bile formation1,3.
Where has Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) been approved?
Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) was approved by:
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), Japan: September, 1984 for the treatment of cholelithiasis1.
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How is Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid) taken?
The recommended dosage is 300-400 mg taken orally, in two-three divided doses per day. The dose may be increased or decreased according to age and symptoms up to a maximum daily dose of 600 mg1.
Warning: administer carefully to patients with ulcerative lesions in the digestive tract, patients with gallstones in the bile duct and patients with a history of liver damage1.
Note: Please consult with your treating doctor for personalised dosing.
Are there any known side effects or adverse reactions Chino (chenodeoxycholic acid)?
Common adverse reactions
The most common adverse reactions listed in prescribing information include1:
abnormalities in liver functions: increase in ALT and AST levels
diarrhoea
abdominal pain
bloating
heartburn
rash.
