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Wid Capsule (Teprenone)

Wid Capsule (Teprenone)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Teprenone›50mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Samjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Hard capsule with a white to off-white granule and powder, upper part greenish-blue, lower part tan.
Packaging
500 capsules/bottle, 90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199701653 · Notified 1997.07.11 · Insurance code 647801890

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (e.g., erosions, bleeding) in gastritis; treatment of gastric ulcers
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer teprenone 150mg per day orally in 3 divided doses after meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (e.g., erosions, bleeding) in gastritis; treatment of gastric ulcers

  • Gastric ulcer
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis.
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This medication is used to improve lesions of the gastric mucosa such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling that occur during the acute exacerbation of gastric ulcers and acute or chronic gastritis. Taking it may help alleviate these symptoms and restore gastric health.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer teprenone 150mg per day orally in 3 divided doses after meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by individuals with genetic disorders that affect lactose breakdown. Additionally, it contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so caution is advised for those with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, and abdominal pain may occur rarely when taking this medication. Liver function test results may show slight elevations, so periodic testing may be necessary. Neurological symptoms such as headaches may also occur occasionally, so body condition should be observed carefully. If any rashes or itchiness occur on the skin, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Furthermore, total cholesterol levels may rise, or symptoms such as eyelid redness or warmth may appear. The safety of this medication remains uncertain during pregnancy, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use it cautiously after consulting a physician. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established for children, and there is no clinical experience.

Side effects

  • Constipation
  • abdominal distension
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • elevated GOT
  • elevated GPT
  • headache
  • rash
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  • generalized pruritus
  • elevated total cholesterol levels
  • erythema of the eyelids
  • heat sensation

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so store it in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Hard capsule with a white to off-white granule and powder, upper part greenish-blue, lower part tan.

Package unit

500 capsules/bottle, 90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*9)

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