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Gasmotin Tablets 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Gasmotin Tablets 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
This medicine is a white, oval film-coated tablet with a score line.
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200100565 · Approved 2001.10.15 · Insurance code 641600030

Summary

Main use
Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by functional dyspepsia (heartburn, nausea, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg per day of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by functional dyspepsia (heartburn, nausea, etc.)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting due to functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 15 mg per day of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This drug contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion. While taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur, so caution should be exercised. It may cause problems with liver function; therefore, if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes or hives may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported. Gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting may also occur, so if symptoms worsen, consult a doctor. This drug can interact with other medications, so caution should be taken, especially when taken with anticholinergics. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid taking it if possible or discontinue breastfeeding while taking this drug. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended in this population. Elderly patients may have reduced liver and kidney function, so their conditions should be closely monitored and doses adjusted as necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may pose a risk of quality degradation or accidents, so caution is needed.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • fatigue
  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
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  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dysgeusia
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated bilirubin
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • elevated γ-GTP
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremor
  • elevated triglycerides
  • indigestion
  • excessive milk secretion
  • drowsiness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is air-tight, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This medicine is a white, oval film-coated tablet with a score line.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 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.