Cholic acid
Generic name: cholic acid [ KOE-lik-AS-id ]
Brand name: Cholbam
Dosage form: oral capsule (250 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Digestive enzymes
What is cholic acid?
Cholic acid is a bile acid. Bile acids are produced naturally in the body to aid in digestion of fats and certain nutrients.
People with bile acid disorders are unable to produce cholic acid normally. This can make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients important for health, growth, and body functioning. Abnormal bile acids can also build up in the body and become toxic to the liver.
Cholic acid is used in people with bile acid disorders. cholic acid works by normalizing bile acid production in the body.
Cholic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
if you also use cyclosporine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of cholic acid on the baby.
Do not give cholic acid to a child without medical advice. Cholic acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 3 weeks old.
How should I take cholic acid?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take with food.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush or chew it.
If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of soft food. If you are giving cholic acid to a young child, mix the medicine with a small amount of baby formula or breast milk. Stir the mixture for 30 seconds and use it right away. Do not save the mixture for later use.
Cholic acid comes in different capsule sizes. Your dose may require that you take only 1 capsule per day or up to 8 capsules per day. Cholic acid doses are based on weight and you may need to use two different capsule sizes to make up your entire dose. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
The recommended dose of cholic acid increases with every few pounds gained as you grow from infancy to adulthood. Tell your doctor if you have any changes in weight.
You will need frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, b...
