Ursodiol

Ursodiol
Chemical name	Ursodeoxycholic acid
Chemical formula	C24H40O4
Molecular mass	392.56 g/mol
CAS number	128-13-2
Melting point	203–206 °C

Ursodiol (trade names Actigall, Ursofalk, Urso Forte) is a bile acid found in bears, and is used to dissolve gallstones in patients who want an alternative to surgery.

External links

• Ursodiol information at MedlinePlus