Medication info

Pinverin Tablets (Pinaverium Bromide)

Prescription medicationTabletApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Pinaverium Bromide›50mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ildong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Orange round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200100383 · Notified 2001.03.09

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.04.25. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pain, bloating, etc.) and biliary dyskinesia
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 50mg of pinaverium bromide per dose, 3 times daily with meals and plenty of water. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ildong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pain, bloating, etc.) and biliary dyskinesia

  • Abdominal pain
  • bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • recurring constipation and diarrhea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication helps relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and alternating constipation and diarrhea caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It is also effective for gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, and is used to improve issues related to biliary motility disorders. Therefore, it is used to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and biliary motility disorders.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 50mg of pinaverium bromide per dose, 3 times daily with meals and plenty of water. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so those who have experienced allergic reactions to this component should use it with caution. While using it, there may rarely be mild digestive discomfort or minor gastrointestinal disturbances. Taking too much of this medication can cause symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal discomfort, so caution is advised. Lastly, it is recommended to avoid taking this medication with certain antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors.

Side effects

  • Mild gastrointestinal disturbances
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal bloating

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Orange round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets, 300 tablets/bottle

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