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Tiropride Tablets (Tiropride Hydrochloride)

Tiropride Tablets (Tiropride Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 200402902 · Approved 2004.04.13 · Insurance code 661901770

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., gastrointestinal dysmotility) and acute colic (e.g., abdominal colic)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100 mg of tiropamide hydrochloride orally 2–3 times a day. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Youngpoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., gastrointestinal dysmotility) and acute colic (e.g., abdominal colic)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal colic
  • renal and ureteral colic
  • abdominal spasms
  • pain
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This medication helps relieve symptoms such as biliary colic, abdominal colic, and renal or ureteral colic, which occur in acute spasmodic pain. It is also used to relieve abdominal spasms and pain that may occur due to gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, or post-surgical conditions. It is effective in alleviating a range of abdominal and kidney-related pain, thereby improving patient discomfort.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of tiropamide 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 gastrointestinal obstruction. It should also not be administered to patients with megacolon or decreased intestinal function. People with allergic reactions to this medication should not take it. It should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with genetic issues regarding lactose digestion. Although this medication does not have anticholinergic effects, it should be used cautiously in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hyperplasia. While taking this medication, symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur. If allergic symptoms such as itching or rashes appear, the medication should be stopped immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be cautious as excessive use of this drug may lead to significantly lowered blood pressure. Pregnant women should only take this medication under a doctor's guidance when absolutely necessary, although no issues regarding fetal safety have been discovered in animal studies. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring the medicine to another container should be avoided as it can cause accidents and make it difficult to maintain the quality of the medication.

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 tightly sealed container that is air-tight and kept at a temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method will help maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle - 300 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.