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Foributin Tablets 150mg (Trimebutine Maleate)

Foributin Tablets 150mg (Trimebutine Maleate)

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Ingredient · strength
Trimebutine Maleate›150mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
삼일제약(주)
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200300470 · Notified 2003.03.21 · Insurance code 643901660

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), relief of irritable bowel syndrome, treatment of vomiting in children
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Trimebutine Maleate, take 100-200mg orally before meals, three times a day. Adjust the dosage according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
삼일제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), relief of irritable bowel syndrome, treatment of vomiting in children

  • Abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • spastic colon
  • habitual vomiting
  • non-infectious abdominal pain and disorders
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
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This medication helps alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting caused by gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, inflammation, or ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. It is also effective for irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms of spastic colon. In pediatric cases, it is used to improve habitual vomiting and non-infectious abdominal pain and disorders leading to constipation or diarrhea. In summary, this drug improves various gastrointestinal diseases and associated symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

As Trimebutine Maleate, take 100-200mg orally before meals, three times a day. Adjust the dosage according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may affect the gastrointestinal tract, and rarely can cause constipation, diarrhea, abdominal sounds, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, or a tingling sensation in the mouth. Additionally, symptoms such as rapid heart rate may occur rarely, so caution is advised. It may also impact the mental or nervous system, with symptoms like fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, and headaches reported rarely. There may rarely be rises in liver function tests, so it is important to monitor liver health. If signs of hypersensitivity, such as skin rashes, occur, it is crucial to discontinue the medication immediately. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established; therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use it when the benefits outweigh the risks. The safety of this medication during breastfeeding is also not certain, so it is advisable to avoid use, and if necessary, to discontinue breastfeeding before taking it.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal sound
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • digestive disorders
  • dry mouth
  • tingling in the mouth
  • palpitations
  • fatigue
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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • elevated GOT/GPT levels
  • rash

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, preferably at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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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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