Thiola Tablets 100「pfizer」100tablets To Metabolism improvement, liver function, etc… From Japan
 
Contents
It can be expected to have the effect of protecting the liver and enhancing its function. It does not have a strong effect, but it has few side effects. It is often used for liver disease, but it is also indicated for cataracts, mercury poisoning, and cystinuria.
 
Efficacy
・ Activates SH enzymes involved in the metabolic function of the liver and improves the function of the liver. It also enhances liver protein synthesis and helps liver repair.
・ It can be expected to suppress the progression of crystalline lens opacity in cataracts.
・ Exhibits detoxification by combining with heavy metals. Especially, it is highly effective in excreting mercury.
・ Chemically reacts with cystine to reduce cystine concentration.
 
Usage
Improvement of liver function in chronic liver disease
The usual adult dosage of tiopronin is 100 mg (1 tablet of this drug) orally administered 3 times daily.
The dose may be adjusted according to the patient's age and symptoms.
Early senile cortical cataract
Orally administer 100 to 200 mg of tiopronin (1 to 2 tablets of this drug) once or twice daily.
The dose may be adjusted according to the patient's symptoms.
Increased mercury excretion during mercury poisoning
Orally administer 100 to 200 mg of tiopronin (1 to 2 tablets of this drug) 3 times a day.
The dose may be adjusted according to the patient's symptoms.
Cystinuria
The usual adult dosage of tiopronin is 100 mg (1 tablet of this drug) given orally 4 times daily (after meals and before bedtime). The maximum amount is 500 mg (2,000 mg daily).
The usual daily dose for children is 100 mg (1 tablet of this drug), and the maximum daily dose is 40 mg / kg.
However, the maximum adult dose (2,000 mg daily, 20 tablets of this drug) shall not be exceeded.
 
Internal capacity
100 Tablets
 
＜Warning＞
Regular blood and urine tests are required to prevent side effects of the drug. Follow your doctor's instructions for an examination.
In case of cystinuria, drink water so that the daily urine volume is 2.5L or more (it is especially important to drink before going to bed). Also, give children water to increase urine output.
 
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include liver damage, rash, itch, digestive disorders, ureteral stones and cold syndrome. If you notice any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
 
Ingredients
(In 1 tablet)
Tiopronin 100 mg
Additives: Lactose hydrate, corn starch, methylcellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, povidone, precipitated calcium carbonate, refined sucrose, carnauba wax, and one other ingredient