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Tiropam Tablets (Tiropamide Hydrochloride)

Tiropam Tablets (Tiropamide Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Os Korea Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201506402 · Approved 2015.09.07 · Insurance code 629700740

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Os Korea Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteric colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is effective for acute spasmodic pain such as biliary colic, abdominal pain, renal and ureteric colic. It is also used to relieve abdominal cramps and pain caused by gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and adhesions post-surgery. It helps in treating major abdominal and urinary tract pain, contributing to pain improvement for patients.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropamide 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 gastrointestinal narrowing. If the gastrointestinal tract is narrowed, the drug may not work effectively or symptoms may worsen. It is also safe not to administer this medication to patients with megacolon or a state of paralytic bowel. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication should avoid taking it. This drug is contraindicated in patients with severe liver dysfunction as it may burden the liver. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders that affect lactose digestion. Patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia should use this medication with caution, as it does not have a direct anticholinergic effect. Taking this drug may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or constipation. If allergic symptoms such as itching or skin rash occur, use should be stopped immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be cautious as overuse of this medication may lower blood pressure too much. Pregnant women should only take it as directed by a physician when absolutely necessary, and while animal studies have shown no abnormalities regarding safety for pregnancy and the fetus, caution is advised. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent accidents or quality degradation.

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 prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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