Medication info

Pramid Tablets (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Sama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets, 100 tablets (bottle)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200400783 · Notified 2004.09.30

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.10.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Sama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., cholelithiasis) and acute spasmodic pain (e.g., abdominal colic)

  • Acute cramp-like pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal and ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve acute cramp-like pain. It is effective for various types of acute pain, such as biliary colic, abdominal pain, and renal or ureteral colic. It is also used for spasms and pain associated with gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and abdominal adhesions that may occur post-surgery. In summary, this medication improves cramp-like pain in the abdomen and related areas caused by various factors.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with a narrowed gastrointestinal tract due to external stimulation. It should also not be administered to patients with megacolon or an atonic bowel. Those who are allergic to this medication should avoid taking it. It is safer not to use this medication in patients with severe liver failure. Although this drug does not have anticholinergic effects, it should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia. While taking this medication, symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur, so caution is advised. Additionally, if any allergic reactions such as itching or rash occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be cautious, as high doses of this medication can further lower blood pressure. For pregnant women, although animal studies have shown no particular abnormalities, it should only be used under the supervision of a physician when absolutely necessary. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container, as changing containers may alter the quality or cause accidents.

Side effects

  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • itching
  • rash

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help retain the medication's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets, 100 tablets (bottle)

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