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Celltrion Trimebutine Maleate Tablets

Celltrion Trimebutine Maleate Tablets

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Ingredient · strength
Trimebutine Maleate›200mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀트리온제약
Appearance
Pale yellow round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200100431 · Notified 2001.09.13 · Insurance code 693900120

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), treatment of functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Trimebutine maleate, 100-200mg is taken orally three times a day before meals. Adjust appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀트리온제약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), treatment of functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome

  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • hiatal hernia
  • gastric and duodenal inflammation
  • gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • spastic colon
  • habitual vomiting
  • non-infectious gastrointestinal passage disorders
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This medication helps alleviate symptoms of digestive dysfunction such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting caused by gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, and gastric and duodenal inflammation and ulcers. It also improves gastrointestinal discomfort due to irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon. For children, it is effective in relieving habitual vomiting and non-infectious gastrointestinal passage disorders, such as constipation and diarrhea. Through this multi-faceted approach to various gastrointestinal disorder symptoms, it enhances the patient's gastrointestinal health. Overall, it is a medication that improves the function of the stomach and intestines, reduces discomfort, and aids in healthy digestive activities.

How to take

Adult dose

As Trimebutine maleate, 100-200mg is taken orally three times a day before meals. Adjust appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose; therefore, it should not be used by patients with a genetic disorder that prevents the digestion of lactose. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal-related side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal sounds, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, and a feeling of numbness in the mouth may occur rarely. Additionally, symptoms related to the nervous system such as palpitations, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, and headaches may also be experienced occasionally. Caution is necessary as liver enzyme levels may rise in relation to liver function. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes may occur due to this medication; therefore, treatment should be discontinued immediately if these symptoms develop. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been sufficiently confirmed, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Women who are breastfeeding should also avoid taking this medication as its safety has not been established; if it must be taken, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. Furthermore, this medication contains Yellow No. 4, so individuals allergic or hypersensitive to this component should use it with caution.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • borborygmi (intestinal gas sounds)
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dyspepsia
  • dry mouth
  • oral numbness
  • palpitations
  • fatigue
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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • elevation of GOT and GPT
  • rash

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container to ensure safe storage of the contents. Additionally, the medication should be kept away from excessively hot or cold places, ideally stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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