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Retor Tablet 4mg (Ilsogladin Maleate)

Retor Tablet 4mg (Ilsogladin Maleate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Irsogladine Maleate›4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Anguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201803093 · Approved 2018.07.26 · Insurance code 650204930

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Anguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric ulcers
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosions
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis
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This medication is used for the treatment of gastric ulcers and is particularly effective in improving lesions such as erosions, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa that occur during acute exacerbations of acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. It helps to restore damage to the gastric mucosa, alleviating symptoms and protecting gastric health. Thus, it is actively used in the treatment of inflammation and ulcers related to the stomach.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. When taking this medication, be cautious as side effects such as liver function abnormalities, constipation, rash, itching, and diarrhea may occur. If you experience elevated liver enzymes or a skin rash, it is necessary to stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. Rarely, abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal bloating, and loss of appetite have been reported; inform healthcare personnel if symptoms worsen. Elderly patients may have weakened physical function, so it is advisable to start with a low dose and carefully observe their condition before continuing use. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, and safety during pregnancy is not guaranteed. Breastfeeding women should preferably avoid this medication as it may be transmitted into breast milk; if unavoidable, it is better to stop breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been fully established in children, so caution is required when using it. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to a different container may alter its quality, so it is safest to keep it in its original container.

Side effects

  • abnormal liver function
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • constipation
  • rash
  • itching
  • diarrhea
  • elevated ALP
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • erythema
  • eczema
  • polymorphous exudative erythema
  • edema erythema
  • chest tightness
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
  • dry mouth
  • 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
  • bloody stools
  • acute cholecystitis
  • bile duct cancer
  • exacerbation of malignant neoplasm
  • palpitations
  • brain metastasis
  • heartburn
  • hematemesis
  • belching
  • fatty liver
  • 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 should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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