Medication info

Retoradin Tablet 4 mg (Irsogladine Maleate)

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Ingredient · strength
Irsogladine Maleate›4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
AhnGuk New Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201900599 · Approved 2019.01.23

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.01.23. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of gastric ulcers and improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.) in gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Use as follows for each condition. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to symptoms. 1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4mg 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 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1 to 2 divided doses daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
AhnGuk New Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of gastric ulcers and improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.) in gastritis

  • Gastric ulcer
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis
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This medication is used to improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling that occur during the exacerbation of acute gastritis and chronic gastritis, along with the treatment of gastric ulcers. Thus, it helps protect the gastric mucosa and alleviate symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Use as follows for each condition. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to symptoms. 1) Gastric ulcer (Adults) Administer 4mg 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 4mg of irsogladine maleate orally in 1 to 2 divided doses daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by individuals with a genetic disorder that prevents proper digestion of lactose. Taking this medication may cause liver function abnormalities, and symptoms such as elevated liver enzyme levels, constipation, skin rash, itching, and diarrhea may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal distention, decreased appetite, and dry mouth may arise, so caution is advised. Elderly patients may have decreased physical function, so they should start at a lower dose and observe their condition while taking it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take this medication only if the benefits are judged to outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy is not certain. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication if possible, as it may pass into breast milk; if necessary, it is advisable to stop breastfeeding. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently established, and there is limited experience in use, so it should be used cautiously. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer and better for quality to keep it in its original container without transferring it to another.

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 erythema
  • chest tightness
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
  • thirst
  • elevated serum Cl
  • leukocytosis
  • elevated BUN
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • positive occult blood
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • epigastric pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • increased SGPT
  • increased SGOT
  • loss of appetite
  • duodenitis
  • bloody stool
  • acute cholecystitis
  • biliary cancer
  • malignant neoplasm exacerbation
  • palpitations
  • brain metastasis
  • heartburn
  • hematemesis
  • belching
  • abdominal pain
  • edema
  • exacerbation of 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 protect it from air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle

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