List of Treatments for PBC

Artificial Tears

Overview
Artificial tears are recommended for the symptom of dry eyes associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Over-the-counter artificial tears are available without a prescription, and it’s important to note… read more

Calcium and Vitamin D

Overview
Doctors sometimes recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements to treat bone weakening and bone loss that can be a complication of primary biliary cholangitis.

The body needs a sufficient level of calcium… read more

Fenofibrate

Overview
Fenofibrate is a medication which is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in people who are also taking ursodiol (UDCA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has… read more

Liver Transplant

Overview
Liver transplant may be an option for people with end-stage liver disease (chronic liver failure) from primary biliary cholangitis. The liver transplant can be done using a portion of liver from either a… read more

Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid)

Overview
Ocaliva is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Ocaliva is given in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults who… read more

Opioid Antagonists

Overview
Opioid antagonists are medications that can help relieve itching associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Doctors may prescribe opioid antagonists, such as naloxone or naltrexone, as a third-line… read more

Statins

Overview
Statins are a class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in the blood. Statins are sometimes prescribed to treat the high cholesterol that can be a complication of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Statins are… read more

Ursodiol

Overview
Ursodiol — also known as ursodeoxycholic acid or UDCA — is a drug used to treat people living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three formulations… read more

Vitamin Supplements

Overview
Balanced nutrition is important for maintaining liver function with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Getting necessary vitamins from food is more beneficial than taking supplements, but this might not be… read more