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Diproan Tablet 80 mg (Fluoroglucinol Hydrate)

Diproan Tablet 80 mg (Fluoroglucinol Hydrate)

Prescription medicationSublingual TabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Phloroglucinol Hydrate›80mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Korea Nelson Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White to pale yellow round sublingual tablet
Packaging
300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201310402 · Approved 2013.11.29 · Insurance code 656701920

Summary

Main use
Relief of gastrointestinal and biliary tract pain, and urinary and gynecological spasmodic pain; adjunctive treatment for uterine contractions during pregnancy
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
○ Adults: Administer 160㎎ of phloroglucinol per dose orally at the onset of symptoms, dissolved in one glass of water or placed under the tongue. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
○ Children: Dissolve 80㎎ in a glass of water and administer twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Nelson Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of gastrointestinal and biliary tract pain, and urinary and gynecological spasmodic pain; adjunctive treatment for uterine contractions during pregnancy

  • Spasms and pain in the urinary tract
  • nephritic colic
  • pain due to gastrointestinal dysfunction
  • pain due to biliary dysfunction
  • spasmodic pain in gynecology
  • contractions during pregnancy
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This medication is used for the relief of spasms and pain occurring in the kidneys and urinary tract, pain due to gastrointestinal and biliary dysfunction, spasmodic pain observed gynecologically, and as an adjunct treatment for uterine contractions during pregnancy.

How to take

Adult dose

○ Adults: Administer 160㎎ of phloroglucinol per dose orally at the onset of symptoms, dissolved in one glass of water or placed under the tongue. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

○ Children: Dissolve 80㎎ in a glass of water and administer twice daily.

Precautions

This medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener that is metabolized into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Patients with an allergy to this medication or those who have lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or genetic issues such as glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid using this medication. During use, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or dry mouth may occur infrequently, in which case it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the medication or temporarily discontinue its use. Additionally, allergic reactions on the skin or symptoms like acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis may occur, so if such symptoms arise, it is crucial to consult medical personnel immediately. Rarely, symptoms such as malaise or double vision may also occur, so if these symptoms appear, it is advisable to stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. Since this medication acts to relieve muscle spasms, it is advisable to avoid taking it concurrently with analgesics such as morphine or its derivatives. It is safe for women in the first three months of pregnancy or those who may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication, and it is also preferable for breastfeeding women not to take this drug.

Side effects

nausea

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

Storage

This medication is light-sensitive and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to pale yellow round sublingual tablet

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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