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Typro Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Typro Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 200300671 · Notified 2003.08.19 · Insurance code 645202630

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (such as gallstones) and acute spasmodic pain (such as abdominal colic)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally per dose, 2-3 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (such as gallstones) and acute spasmodic pain (such as abdominal colic)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve acute spasmodic pain and abdominal cramps. It is particularly effective for the treatment of biliary colic, abdominal pain due to various causes, and kidney and ureteral colic. It also helps alleviate abdominal cramps caused by gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and post-surgical adhesions. This medicine is used to improve abdominal and spasmodic pain symptoms caused by various factors.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally per dose, 2-3 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract that prevents food from passing properly. It should also not be administered to patients with abnormally enlarged or weakened functioning of the intestines. Individuals with allergic reactions to this medication must not take it under any circumstances. Patients with very poor liver function should not take this medication either. Although this drug does not have anticholinergic effects, caution should be exercised in patients with glaucoma who have high eye pressure or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or constipation may occur upon taking this medication. If allergic symptoms like itching or rash occur, discontinue use immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive drugs should be cautious, as a high dosage of this medication may cause excessively low blood pressure. Pregnant women should take it only under a doctor’s guidance in special cases, as animal studies have shown no harmful effects on the fetus. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring it to another container should be avoided, as it may degrade the medication's quality or lead to accidents.

Side effects

  • Thirst
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • itching
  • erythema

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the medication effective and safe for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

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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