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Trimethyquin 150 mg (Trimethobutane Maleate)

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Trimebutine Maleate›150mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)킴스제약
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/PTP, 90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×9), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×10), 180 tablets ((10 tablets/PTP×9)×2), 200 tablets ((10 tablets/PTP×10)×2), 30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202004263 · Notified 2020.06.08

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.06.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improves esophageal reflux and gastrointestinal abnormalities (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), relieves irritable bowel syndrome, treats vomiting and gastrointestinal disorders in children
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Trimethobutane Maleate, take 100-200 mg by mouth three times a day before meals. Adjust appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)킴스제약

Efficacy & effects

Improves esophageal reflux and gastrointestinal abnormalities (abdominal pain, dyspepsia), relieves irritable bowel syndrome, treats vomiting and gastrointestinal disorders in children

  • Gastrointestinal dysfunction in esophageal reflux
  • hiatal hernia
  • gastric and duodenal inflammation and ulcers
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • spastic colon
  • habitual vomiting
  • non-infectious intestinal passage disorders
  • constipation
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This medication helps relieve gastrointestinal dysfunction symptoms such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting associated with esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, and inflammation and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. It also improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon, reducing discomfort in the intestines. It is used in children to treat habitual vomiting or constipation and diarrhea due to non-infectious intestinal passage disorders. In summary, this drug effectively improves various gastrointestinal issues, enhancing the quality of life for patients.

How to take

Adult dose

As Trimethobutane Maleate, take 100-200 mg by mouth three times a day before meals. Adjust appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may affect the gastrointestinal tract and can rarely cause symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal sounds, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, and oral numbness. Rapid heart rate can also occur rarely. It may impact mental or neurological conditions, leading to fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, and headache, which are also rare. There is a possibility of affecting liver function, leading to elevated liver enzyme levels. Although rare, allergic reactions such as rashes may occur, and if such symptoms arise, the medication should be discontinued. The safety of this drug during pregnancy is not confirmed, and it should be used only when the benefits outweigh the risks in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Breastfeeding women should also avoid using this drug, as its safety has not been established, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance, certain genetic enzyme deficiencies, or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome should not take this medication.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal sounds
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dyspepsia
  • dry mouth
  • oral numbness
  • rapid heartbeat
  • fatigue
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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • elevated GOT
  • GPT
  • rashes

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×9), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×10), 180 tablets ((10 tablets/PTP×9)×2), 200 tablets ((10 tablets/PTP×10)×2), 30 tablets/bottle, 1000 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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