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Tipramide Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Tipramide Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 200400231 · Notified 2004.10.08 · Insurance code 642303850

Summary

Main use
Relief of acute colic (abdominal, renal, etc.) and abdominal cramps and pain (cholelithiasis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100mg of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2~3 times a day. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samsung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of acute colic (abdominal, renal, etc.) and abdominal cramps and pain (cholelithiasis, etc.)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal and ureteric colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve biliary colic, abdominal pain due to various causes, and acute spasmodic pain occurring in the kidney or ureter. It is also effective for gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and abdominal cramps and pain due to postoperative adhesions. In other words, it is used to improve acute abdominal pain and spasmodic pain caused by various reasons.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100mg of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2~3 times a day. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with a narrowed gastrointestinal tract. In particular, it should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal strictures due to external stimuli. Additionally, patients with megacolon or hypotonic bowel conditions should also avoid taking this medication. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication should avoid it. It must also not be administered to patients with severe liver failure. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose breakdown should not use it. For example, individuals with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not use this medication. Although this medication does not have anticholinergic effects, it should be used cautiously in patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur during treatment. If allergic symptoms such as itching or skin rashes occur, discontinuation should be immediate. Patients taking medications that lower blood pressure should be cautious, as excessive consumption of this medication can lead to hypotension. For pregnant women, while no significant abnormalities were observed in animal experiments, the medication should only be taken under medical supervision when absolutely necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and caution should be taken to avoid transferring it to other containers, as this may alter its quality or cause accidents.

Side effects

  • dry mouth
  • 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 sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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