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Mepid Tablet (Tilidine Hydrochloride)

Mepid Tablet (Tilidine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Bainex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200300434 · Notified 2003.06.19 · Insurance code 643100390

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal spasms and pain (e.g., due to cholelithiasis) and acute spasmodic pain (e.g., hepatobiliary colic)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Bainex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal spasms and pain (e.g., due to cholelithiasis) and acute spasmodic pain (e.g., hepatobiliary colic)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This drug is used to relieve acute pain such as acute spasmodic pain of the liver or biliary tract, abdominal pain caused by various reasons, and renal and ureteral colic. It is also effective in relieving abdominal cramps and pain due to gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and postoperative adhesions. In other words, it is used to improve cramps and pain caused by various gastrointestinal and urologic disorders.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used in patients with narrowed or blocked gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients with megacolon or severely atonic bowel. Patients who have allergic reactions to this drug should also not take it. It is advisable not to use this drug in patients with very poor liver function. Although this drug does not have anticholinergic effects, it should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Taking this drug may cause side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Moreover, if symptoms of allergy such as itching or rash occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Patients taking blood pressure-lowering medications should be cautious, as taking too much of this drug may lower blood pressure too much. Pregnant women should only use it according to a physician's guidance, as no specific abnormalities were found in animal studies, but only if absolutely necessary. This drug should be stored safely out of reach of children, and it is recommended to keep it in its original container to prevent accidents or degradation of drug quality.

Side effects

  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • itching
  • erythema

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

Storage

This drug may be sensitive to air and humidity, so it must be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store the drug at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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