Medication info

Isoglan Tablet 2 mg (Irsogladine Maleate)

Prescription medicationExpired
Ingredient · strength
Irsogladine Maleate›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Bionex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201803235 · Approved 2018.08.08

This product's status changed to Expired on 2023.08.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis and during acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis; treatment of gastric ulcers
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4 mg 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 4 mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1∼2 divided doses daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Bionex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute gastritis and during acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis; treatment of gastric ulcers

  • Gastric ulcer
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis
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This medication is used for the treatment of gastric ulcers and is effective in improving gastric mucosal lesions such as erosions, bleeding, redness, and swelling that appear in the exacerbation of acute and chronic gastritis. Thus, it helps recover gastric mucosal damage and alleviate symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4 mg 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 4 mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1∼2 divided doses daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic metabolic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption. Side effects such as liver dysfunction, constipation, rash, itching, and diarrhea may rarely occur while taking this medication, so if any symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor immediately. In elderly patients, physical function may be reduced, so treatment should start at a low dose while carefully observing their condition. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, and safety during pregnancy is not assured. Lactating women should avoid taking this medication if possible since it may be transmitted to breast milk, and if necessary, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. Safety in pediatric patients has not been sufficiently established, so it should be used cautiously. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as this may alter the quality.

Side effects

  • liver dysfunction
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • constipation
  • rash
  • pruritus
  • diarrhea
  • elevated ALP
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • erythema
  • eczema
  • polymorphous light eruption
  • edema
  • chest tightness
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
  • thirst
  • elevated serum Cl
  • leukocytosis
  • elevated BUN
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • positive hematuria
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • upper abdominal pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • increased SGPT
  • increased SGOT
  • duodenitis
  • hematochezia
  • acute cholecystitis
  • biliary cancer
  • malignant neoplasm progression
  • 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 may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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