Tranilast capsules 100 mg (anti-allergic, asthma)

General information on Japanese Tranilast capsules 100 mg (antiallergic)     

Package details: 100 capsules

Manufacturer: Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan

Active ingredient: tranilast (chemical formula C18H17NO5)

Medical effect: Tranilast capsules are effective for the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:

• bronchial asthma,
• allergic rhinitis,
• atopic dermatitis,
• keloid or hyperplastic scar.

Contraindications and precautions: do not use for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not use for patients with liver or kidney disorders.

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop using the medication and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication, please consult with your doctor before use.

When used for bronchial asthma, this medicine does not rapidly alleviate already occurring asthma attacks or symptoms.

Dosage and administration of Tranilast capsules 100 mg from Japan (allergy)

For adults, take 1 capsule 3 times a day. The dosage may be adjusted by the consulting doctor according to age or symptoms.

How effective are Japanese Tranilast capsules 100 mg (anti-allergic)?

Tranilast is a derivative of anthranilic acid that works as an analog of a metabolite of tryptophan. It suppresses release of such chemical mediators as histamine or  leukotriene from the mast cell. By this, Tranilast capsules provide an antiallergic effect. Also, this medicine inhibits proliferation of fibroblasts and suppresses synthesis of collagen and prevents keloid symptoms.

Who should use Tranilast capsules 100 mg from Japan?

Studies have proved that tranilast is effective for the treatment of bronchial asthma, atypical dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, keloids and hypertrophic scars (S. Darakhshan, A. B. Pour. “Tranilast: a review of its therapeutic applications”. Pharmacological research, 2015, January, 91: 15-28). This medicine has very low adverse effects and it is generally well tolerated by patients. However, it is not recommended for the patients with liver or kidney diseases as it may cause elevated transaminases.