Medication info

Irdin Tablets 4 mg (Irsozogladin Maleate)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Irsogladine Maleate›4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Eden Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201403731 · Approved 2014.08.12

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.08.12. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of gastric ulcers; improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis and during acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally once daily. 2) Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosion, bleeding, redness, and edema) in the following conditions: acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis (Adults) Administer 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1∼2 divided doses daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Eden Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of gastric ulcers; improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis and during acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis

  • Gastric ulcer
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • edema
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis
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This drug is used for the improvement of gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and edema that occur during acute exacerbations of acute and chronic gastritis alongside gastric ulcer treatment.

How to take

Adult dose

1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally once daily. 2) Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosion, bleeding, redness, and edema) in the following conditions: acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis (Adults) Administer 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1∼2 divided doses daily.

Precautions

This drug contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic diseases that cause lactose intolerance. Various side effects such as liver dysfunction, constipation, rash, itching, diarrhea, etc. may occur, so if unusual symptoms appear, you should consult a healthcare professional immediately. Elderly patients may have decreased physical function, so they should start with a smaller dosage and carefully monitor their condition when taking. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this drug only if the benefits outweigh the risks, as safety during pregnancy is not established. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication if possible, as it may pass into breast milk, and if unavoidable, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. In children, caution should be exercised in using this drug as its safety has not been sufficiently established. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers, as this may degrade its quality.

Side effects

  • Abnormal liver function
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • constipation
  • rash
  • pruritus
  • diarrhea
  • elevated ALP
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • erythema
  • eczema
  • polymorphic light eruption
  • edematous erythema
  • chest tightness
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
  • thirst
  • elevated serum Cl
  • increased white blood cells
  • elevated BUN
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • positive occult blood
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • epigastric pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • increased SGPT
  • increased SGOT
  • duodenitis
  • hematochezia
  • acute cholecystitis
  • bile duct cancer
  • exacerbation of malignant neoplasm
  • palpitations
  • brain metastasis
  • heartburn
  • hematemesis
  • belching
  • abdominal pain
  • edema
  • worsening cough
  • upper respiratory infection
  • joint abnormalities
  • headache

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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