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Meritin Tablets (Trimebutine Maleate)

Meritin Tablets (Trimebutine Maleate)

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Ingredient · strength
Trimebutine Maleate›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대화제약(주)
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
For domestic use - 300 tablets/bottle, for export - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 10)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 198801648 · Notified 1988.03.21 · Insurance code 645601000

Summary

Main use
Improvement of esophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, indigestion), relief of irritable bowel syndrome, treatment of pediatric vomiting and intestinal disorders
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For adults, take 100-200 mg of Trimebutine maleate orally three times a day before meals. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대화제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of esophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, indigestion), relief of irritable bowel syndrome, treatment of pediatric vomiting and intestinal disorders

  • Esophageal reflux
  • hiatal hernia
  • gastro-duodenitis
  • gastro-duodenal ulcers
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • spastic colon
  • habitual vomiting
  • non-infectious intestinal pain and disorders
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This medication improves gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting caused by esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, and inflammation and ulcers occurring in the stomach and duodenum. It also alleviates discomfort in the intestines due to irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon. In children, it helps treat constipation and diarrhea caused by habitual vomiting and non-infectious intestinal motility disorders. With these effects, it can effectively manage the symptoms of gastrointestinal-related diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

For adults, take 100-200 mg of Trimebutine maleate orally three times a day before meals. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication can affect the gastrointestinal tract and may rarely cause constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, or a feeling of numbness in the mouth. It may also rarely cause symptoms of palpitations with a rapid heartbeat. It can affect the central nervous system, possibly leading to fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, and headache. There have been rare reports of elevated liver enzymes, indicating potential effects on liver function. There is also a possibility of allergic reactions such as skin rashes; if such symptoms occur, discontinue use of the medication. During pregnancy, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established, so women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should only use it if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Lactating women should also avoid using this medication as its safety is not established, and if it must be used, discontinuation of breastfeeding is recommended. This medication contains lactose, so patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal distention
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dyspepsia
  • dry mouth
  • oral numbness
  • palpitations
  • fatigue
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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • elevated GOT
  • GPT
  • rash

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain the storage temperature at room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 300 tablets/bottle, for export - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 10)]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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