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URSODIOL

Metabolic Approved 2000-03-14

URSODIOL is indicated for the treatment of Gallstones; Obesity.

Source: FDA Label • LGM PHARMA
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
26
Years on Market

URSODIOL Approval History

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Original
New Indication
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Label Update
77 FDA actions from 2000 to 2025
Nov 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Aug 2024 ORIGINAL
Update
Jun 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What URSODIOL Treats

2 indications

URSODIOL is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2000. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Gallstones
  • Obesity
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

7 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT00873275 08005 P30CA033572, CHNMC-08005 Ph 1 completed Ursodiol, Combination Chemotherapy, and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Stage IV Colorectal Cancer
NCT02748616 results posted 15-01348 Ph 4 completed C. Difficile and Ursodiol
NCT00706381 results posted 080165 08-DK-0165 Ph 3 completed Thyroid Hormones Homeostasis and Energy Metabolism Changes During Stimulation of Endogenously Secreted Bile Acids (BAs)
NCT02033876 results posted 13-004908 Ph 2 completed Ursodiol on Insulin Sensitivity, Gastric Emptying and Body Weight With Type 2 Diabetes on Metformin
NCT01097304 results posted NCI-2012-00450 NCI-2012-00450, CDR0000669111 Ph 2 completed Ursodiol in Treating Patients With Barrett Esophagus and Low-Grade Dysplasia
NCT02385032 DW_UDCA001 Ph 1 completed Comparative Bioavailability Study of UDCA
NCT00846963 URSONEONAT RC:127 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Ursodiol for Treating Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis in Neonates
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

URSODIOL FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

URSODIOL is indicated for the treatment of Gallstones; Obesity.

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Data Sources

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