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Vimelain Enteric-Coated Tablets (Bromelain)

Vimelain Enteric-Coated Tablets (Bromelain)

OTC medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
Bromelain›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
주식회사더유제약
Appearance
Pink round enteric-coated film-coated tablets
Packaging
10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT)], 20 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT*2)], 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT*3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202000112 · Notified 2020.01.08 · Insurance code 057000620

Summary

Main use
Relief of swelling (inflammation, trauma)
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
Bromelain 100mg once, taken twice a day. Take with water 30 minutes before meals.
Children's dosage
Children aged 12 years and older: Bromelain 100mg once, taken twice a day. Take with water 30 minutes before meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
주식회사더유제약

Efficacy & effects

Relief of swelling (inflammation, trauma)

  • Edema
  • symptoms of inflammation
  • trauma
  • post-surgical swelling
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This medicine helps alleviate swelling caused by edema or inflammation. It also reduces swelling caused by trauma or after surgery, assisting in recovery. Therefore, it is used for the relief of edema symptoms and during wound healing.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Bromelain 100mg once, taken twice a day. Take with water 30 minutes before meals.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older: Bromelain 100mg once, taken twice a day. Take with water 30 minutes before meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe blood coagulation disorders, such as hemophilia. Patients with severe liver disease or kidney disease, particularly those undergoing dialysis, should also avoid this medication. Patients currently taking anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors should use caution as the risk of bleeding may increase when taking this medication together. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication as its safety has not been fully confirmed. Children under 12 years old should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose digestion disorders should avoid it. Before taking this medication, those currently taking antibiotics, especially tetracycline antibiotics, should consult with a physician or pharmacist. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so precautions should be taken if there are allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. If allergic reactions or hypersensitivity reactions occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a medical professional. It is also important to stop use and consult a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea occur. This medication should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children, and should not be stored in a different container from its original packaging. By keeping it in the original container and tightly closing it, the quality of the medicine can be maintained and misuse can be prevented.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication in combination with anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors. Consult a physician or pharmacist when using with antibiotics (such as tetracycline).

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round enteric-coated film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT)], 20 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT*2)], 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PPT*3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.