gallbladder (unremitting acute cholecystitis); infected bile ducts (cholangitis); blocked bile ducts (biliary obstruction); inflamed pancreas caused by gallstones (gallstone pancreatitis); or an abnormal connection between organs (biliary-gastrointestinal fistula).
Do not use Reltone if you have an allergy to bile acids.
When Reltone is used for dissolving gallstones, the most common side effects (more frequent than placebo by ≥3%) include diarrhea, indigestion, inflamed throat (pharyngitis), and arthritis. When Reltone is used for preventing gallstones, the most common side effects (more frequent than placebo by ≥3%) include back pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and dizziness.
Using Reltone when pregnant is not recommended. Using the correct dose of Reltone is important, especially for elderly people. It is unknown if Reltone is safe or effective in children.
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