Oteracil Potassium

Oteraselkalium is an ingredient that helps reduce gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy.

All medicines: 3
Combination: 3
Prescription medication: 3

MFDS ingredient code M250314

What does it do?

Oteraselkalium is used as an ingredient in antineoplastic agents, primarily for the prevention or alleviation of gastrointestinal mucosal damage that occurs during cancer treatment. This ingredient is administered alongside chemotherapy to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

Oteraselkalium reduces mucosal damage by inhibiting the action of active metabolites of chemotherapy on the gastrointestinal mucosa. This results in a reduction of gastrointestinal-related side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

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

Good to know

Oteraselkalium is characterized by selectively blocking the gastrointestinal toxicity of chemotherapy, which differs from other side effect alleviators because it does not interfere with the anticancer effects. This is an important distinction that sets it apart from similar gastrointestinal protective ingredients.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

3 total

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.

TS One Capsule 20, 25

Tego Capsule 25

Tego Capsule 20

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