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Phenobarbital is an antispasmodic ingredient that alleviates muscle spasms in the intestines.

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MFDS ingredient code M082524

What does it do?

Phenobarbital is primarily an antispasmodic agent used to relieve muscle spasms in the digestive tract. It is used to reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain or intestinal cramps.

Phenobarbital acts on the smooth muscles of the intestines to inhibit unnecessary contractions of the muscles. This helps to relieve intestinal spasms and reduce pain.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antispasmodics, Phenobarbital primarily acts selectively on the intestinal muscles, making it effective for gastrointestinal spasms. It has relatively few side effects and is characterized by its targeted action on the gastrointestinal tract.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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