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Caroline Enteric Coated Tablets (Bromelain)

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Ingredient · strength
Bromelain›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
케이엠에스제약(주)
Appearance
Apricot-colored oval enteric-coated tablet
Packaging
100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle, 10 tablets/PTP
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202000253 · Notified 2020.01.16

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.01.16. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Reduction of swelling and inflammation symptoms
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
As bromelain, take 100mg at a time, 2 times a day. Take 30 minutes before meals with water.
Children's dosage
Applicable for children aged 12 and above.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
케이엠에스제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Reduction of swelling and inflammation symptoms

  • Edema
  • symptoms of inflammation
  • trauma
  • post-surgery edema
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This medication helps to alleviate swelling symptoms caused by edema and inflammation. It also helps reduce swelling occurring after trauma or surgery, aiding in the recovery of the patient. By effectively managing swelling and inflammation, it reduces discomfort and supports faster healing. This drug is used to improve symptoms related to edema.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

As bromelain, take 100mg at a time, 2 times a day. Take 30 minutes before meals with water.

Children's dosage

Applicable for children aged 12 and above.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe blood coagulation disorders, such as hemophilia. Also, it is not safe for patients with severe liver or kidney diseases, particularly those undergoing dialysis. Patients taking anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors should be cautious, as the risk of bleeding may increase when taking this medication together. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medication, as its safety has not been established. Children under 12 years old should also not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetically inherited galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Before taking this medication, patients currently on antibiotics, especially tetracycline antibiotics, should consult with their doctor or pharmacist. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so patients with a history of allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should take it cautiously. If any allergic reactions occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult with healthcare professionals. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea may rarely occur, so if these symptoms arise, discontinue use and consult with an expert. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it should be kept in its original container. Transferring it to another container may deteriorate the quality of the medication or pose a risk of improper use, so it must be stored in the original container and tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Allergic reactions
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Apricot-colored oval enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle, 10 tablets/PTP

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.