Medication info

Tiropro Tablets (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
TheU Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202004177 · Approved 2020.06.02

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.06.02. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of acute colicky pain (e.g., abdominal colic) and abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., cholelithiasis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
TheU Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of acute colicky pain (e.g., abdominal colic) and abdominal cramps and pain (e.g., cholelithiasis)

  • Acute spasmodic pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal colic
  • renal and ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve acute spasmodic pain and abdominal cramps caused by various reasons including liver and biliary issues. The major conditions it applies to include biliary colic, renal and ureteral colic, gastrointestinal dysmotility, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and pain due to adhesions that may occur after surgery. This drug helps alleviate muscle spasms around the abdomen and reduce pain, assisting in patient comfort. It is effective for managing abdominal pain and is used for the improvement of related symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100㎎ of tiropramide hydrochloride orally 2-3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with a narrowed gastrointestinal tract due to external stimuli. It should also not be administered to patients with megacolon or in a state of collapse. Patients who are allergic to this medication should avoid taking it. It is advisable not to use this medication in patients with severely impaired liver function. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic disorders that impair lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with glaucoma or prostatic hyperplasia should use this medication with caution. While taking this medication, symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and itching may occur. If allergic symptoms such as itching or skin rash occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications need to be cautious as excessive use of this drug may lower blood pressure further. Pregnant women should only take this medication under the supervision of a physician, even though no specific abnormalities were found in animal studies. This medication should be kept out of reach of children. It is recommended to store it in its original container as transferring it to another container may compromise its quality.

Side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • itching
  • erythema

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 air and moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 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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