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TPM Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

TPM Tablet (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Teragen Etex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200402435 · Notified 2004.05.11 · Insurance code 698500210

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal cramping pain (such as cholelithiasis and cholecystitis) and acute colicky pain (abdominal, hepatobiliary, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropamide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Teragen Etex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramping pain (such as cholelithiasis and cholecystitis) and acute colicky pain (abdominal, hepatobiliary, etc.)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is effective for acute spasmodic pain, such as biliary colic, abdominal pain, and renal colic. It is also used for gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholecystitis, and abdominal cramps and pains caused by post-operative adhesions. It alleviates various abdominal and urinary tract related pain, thus reducing discomfort for patients. Therefore, it is a medication that helps in managing complex abdominal pain.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with narrowed gastrointestinal tracts. Patients with severely distended or impaired gastrointestinal function should also not take this medication. Additionally, patients allergic to this medication should avoid its use. This medication is also unsuitable for patients with severely impaired liver function. It contains lactose, so patients with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia should exercise caution when using this medication. While it has no anticholinergic effects, careful administration is necessary for these patients. Symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur during use. If any allergic reactions such as skin itching or rash occur, use should be immediately discontinued. Patients taking medications that lower blood pressure should be aware that taking this medication in excess may further decrease blood pressure. If a pregnant woman takes this medication, although animal studies showed no special abnormalities, it should only be used under medical supervision when absolutely necessary. This medication must be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer 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 protect it from air and moisture. Keep at room temperature, ideally between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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