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Tirokan Tablets (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Tirokan Tablets (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 201706679 · Approved 2017.08.21 · Insurance code 665002330

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (such as cholelithiasis) and acute spasmodic pain (such as abdominal colic)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungbo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (such as cholelithiasis) and acute spasmodic pain (such as abdominal colic)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal and ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve acute spasmodic pain. It is particularly effective for biliary colic, abdominal pain caused by various origins, and renal or ureteral colic. Additionally, it helps with abdominal cramps and pain due to gastrointestinal motility disorders, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and post-operative adhesions. Overall, it is used for the improvement of acute pain in various digestive and urinary systems.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with gastrointestinal narrowing, massive colonic distention, or in a state of dehydration. It should also be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or those with severe liver dysfunction. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders that affect lactose digestion. Patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia should exercise special caution when using this medication. Taking this medication may cause symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. If allergic reactions such as itching or skin rash occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be cautious, as excessive use of this medication can lower blood pressure too much. Pregnant women should only use this medication when absolutely necessary and under a physician’s direction. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to a different container from its original one may compromise quality, so care should be taken.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to effectively retain its potency and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 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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