Medication info

Tricool Tablet (Trimebutine Maleate)

OTC medicationTablet경구Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Trimebutine Maleate›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)유앤생명과학
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*1)], 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 240 tablets/box [((10 tablets/PTP*12)*2)], 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202004015 · Notified 2020.05.29

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.02.27. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, relief of vomiting and gastrointestinal disorders in children
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Trimebutine Maleate, take 100–200 mg orally three times a day before meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)유앤생명과학

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, relief of vomiting and gastrointestinal disorders in children

  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • hiatal hernia
  • gastric and duodenal inflammation
  • gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • digestive dysfunction
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • spastic colon
  • habitual vomiting
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This medication helps alleviate digestive disorders caused by gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia as well as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting symptoms due to gastric and duodenal inflammation and ulcers. Additionally, it is effective in improving gastrointestinal dysfunction due to irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon. In children, it is used for habitual vomiting as well as non-infectious gastrointestinal problems such as constipation or diarrhea. Overall, this medication is effective in treating various abnormal symptoms of the digestive system.

How to take

Adult dose

As Trimebutine Maleate, take 100–200 mg orally three times a day before meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues that prevent them from digesting lactose should not take it. Using this medication may occasionally cause gastrointestinal-related symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea, gas sounds from the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, a sensation of dryness in the mouth, or a numb feeling in the mouth. Rarely, palpitations may occur. Neurological symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, and headaches may occasionally be observed. Liver function test values may temporarily rise. Allergic reactions such as rashes on the skin may rarely occur, so if such symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been sufficiently verified, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take it when the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks. The safety of this medication during breastfeeding is also uncertain, so it is advisable to avoid taking it, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal sounds (gas sounds)
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • digestive disturbances
  • dry mouth
  • numbness in the mouth
  • palpitations
  • fatigue
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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • elevation of GOT and GPT
  • rash

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 or moisture, and it is best to store it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way of storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*1)], 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 240 tablets/box [((10 tablets/PTP*12)*2)], 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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