Medication info

Retoradin Tablet 2 mg (Irsogladine Maleate)

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Ingredient · strength
Irsogladine Maleate›2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Anguk Newpharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201900600 · 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
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions during acute gastritis and acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis; treatment of gastric ulcers
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
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∼2 divided doses daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Anguk Newpharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric ulcer
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • 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. It also helps to improve lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa during acute exacerbations of acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. Therefore, it is effective in protecting the gastric mucosa and alleviating inflammation, improving the symptoms of patients.

How to take

Adult dose

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∼2 divided doses daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients who are genetically unable to digest lactose. While taking this medication, side effects such as liver dysfunction, constipation, and rash may occur, so immediate reporting of symptoms is necessary. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur rarely, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery. Elderly patients may have weakened bodily functions; therefore, it is advisable to start with a low dose and closely monitor their condition. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid it if possible as it may be transmitted through breast milk. The safety of this medication for children has not been sufficiently established, thus it should be used with caution. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container poses a risk of accidents or degradation in quality. It may take a long time for this medication to be eliminated from the body; therefore, consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary when taking it for a long time.

Side effects

  • Abnormal liver function
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • constipation
  • rash
  • pruritus
  • diarrhea
  • elevated ALP
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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  • erythema
  • eczema
  • polymorphic erythema
  • angioedema
  • chest tightness
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
  • thirst
  • elevated serum Cl
  • leukocytosis
  • elevated BUN
  • elevated total bilirubin
  • positive hematuria
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • epigastric pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • increased SGPT
  • increased SGOT
  • loss of appetite
  • duodenitis
  • hematochezia
  • 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 may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1°C and 30°C room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness safely.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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