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Bromelain Enteric-Coated Tablet (Bromelain)

Bromelain Enteric-Coated Tablet (Bromelain)

OTC medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
Bromelain›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)테라젠이텍스
Appearance
Pink round enteric-coated film-coated tablet
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202004017 · Notified 2020.05.29 · Insurance code 698504330

Summary

Main use
Relief of swelling (inflammation, post-injury or surgery)
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
As bromelain, take 100 mg at a time, twice a day. Take it with water 30 minutes before meals.
Children's dosage
Children over 12 years old should take the same dosage as adults.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)테라젠이텍스

Efficacy & effects

Relief of swelling (inflammation, post-injury or surgery)

  • Swelling
  • symptoms of inflammation
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This medication helps alleviate symptoms of inflammation accompanied by swelling and reduces the swelling that occurs after trauma or surgery. It aids in improving the discomfort of swelling and pain for patients, facilitating quicker recovery.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

As bromelain, take 100 mg at a time, twice a day. Take it with water 30 minutes before meals.

Children's dosage

Children over 12 years old should take the same dosage as adults.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe blood clotting disorders, such as those with hemophilia. Patients with severe liver disease or kidney disease, especially those on dialysis, should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors should use caution, as combining this medication may increase the risk of bleeding. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication because its safety has not been established. Children under 12 years old should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Before taking this drug, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist if antibiotics, particularly tetracycline antibiotics, are being used. This medication contains a pigment called Yellow No. 5, so patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should take it with caution. If any hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes or itching occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and healthcare professionals should be consulted. It is also necessary to stop taking the medication and consult an expert if gastrointestinal symptoms, such as stomach pain or diarrhea, develop. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and medications should not be transferred from their original container to another container, as this can pose a risk of misuse or degradation of quality, so it must be stored in the original container with the lid tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions (may occur rarely)

Mild side effects

Stomach pain, diarrhea

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with anticoagulants and platelet aggregation inhibitors due to an increased risk of bleeding. Furthermore, patients receiving antibiotics (such as tetracycline) must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Storage

This medication should be kept in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is essential to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round enteric-coated film-coated tablet

Package unit

500 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.