What Is Cholic Acid?

Cholic acid is a bile acid. Bile acids are produced naturally in the body to help in digestive function of fats and certain nutrients.

Individuals with bile acidity disorders cannot produce cholic acid normally. This can make it harder for your body to absorb nutrition important for health, development, and body functioning. Unusual bile acids can also build up in the body and turn into toxic to the liver.

Cholic acid solution is employed in people with bile acid disorders. This medication works by normalizing bile acid production in your body.

Cholic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine tag and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all of your medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you use.

To make sure cholic acid is safe for you, tell your physician if you have:

liver organ disease; or
if you also use cyclosporine.
This is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

In case you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the end result of the pregnancy and evaluate any effects of cholic acid on the infant.

Cholic acid can move into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to children without medical advice. Cholic acid is not approved for use by anyone young than 3 weeks old.