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Anticon Tablets (Trimebutine Maleate)

Anticon Tablets (Trimebutine Maleate)

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

MFDS item code 201603771 · Approved 2016.06.22 · Insurance code 622802710

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., due to gallstones) and acute spasmodic pain (e.g., abdominal colic)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • cholangiopancreatitis
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve various acute spasmodic pains such as cholangiopancreatitis, abdominal pain, acute spasmodic pain in the kidneys and ureters. It is also effective for abdominal cramps and pain due to gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and post-surgical adhesions. This drug helps alleviate symptoms and reduce discomfort in patients.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide 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 obstruction. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients with megacolon, which is an abnormal dilation of the bowel, or to patients in a state of severe dehydration. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication should also refrain from use. It is advisable not to administer this drug to patients with severe liver failure. Although this medication does not exhibit anticholinergic effects, caution should be exercised when used in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy. During treatment, symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur. If any allergic symptoms such as itching or red spots on the skin appear, discontinue use immediately. When taken with antihypertensive medications, excessive doses of this drug may further lower blood pressure, requiring careful monitoring. Pregnant women should use this medication only when necessary and under medical guidance, as no harmful effects on the fetus have been found in animal studies. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should preferably remain in its original container to prevent accidents or degradation of quality.

Side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • itching
  • erythema

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also important to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 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.
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