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Tyrophan (Tyrophamide Hydrochloride)

Tyrophan (Tyrophamide Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 200400127 · Notified 2004.09.14 · Insurance code 645903120

Summary

Main use
Relief of acute colicky pain (e.g., abdominal colic) and abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., due to cholelithiasis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
ㆍAdults: Administer tiropramide hydrochloride 100㎎ per dose orally 2-3 times daily. ㆍAdjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dongkwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of acute colicky pain (e.g., abdominal colic) and abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., due to cholelithiasis)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is effectively used for acute spasmodic pain caused by various reasons including those related to the liver and biliary tract, such as biliary colic, abdominal pain, renal colic, and ureteral colic. It also helps relieve abdominal cramps and pain post-surgery due to gastrointestinal motility disorders, cholelithiasis, and cholecystitis. In summary, this drug effectively alleviates acute spasmodic pain and abdominal cramps.

How to take

Adult dose

ㆍAdults: Administer tiropramide hydrochloride 100㎎ per dose orally 2-3 times daily. ㆍAdjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with gastrointestinal narrowing conditions, or in those with a megacolon or intestinal atony. Additionally, patients with allergic reactions to this drug or severe liver dysfunction should not be administered this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hyperplasia when using this drug. Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or constipation may occur when taking this medication. If any allergic reactions such as itching or rash occur, the use should be discontinued immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be cautious as excessive intake of this drug may lead to too low blood pressure. Pregnant women should only use this drug when absolutely necessary and under a physician’s guidance, as safety for the fetus is not certain. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken to avoid transferring it to another container as this may lead to accidents or a decrease in drug quality.

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 prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated 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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