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Mosapron Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosapron Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Dongkuk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White elongated film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200606318 · Notified 2006.06.29 · Insurance code 653401990

Summary

Main use
Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms due to functional dyspepsia (e.g., heartburn and nausea)
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
Dongkuk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms due to functional dyspepsia (e.g., heartburn and nausea)

  • Heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medicine is used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by 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 medication contains lactose and should not be used by individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. When taking this medication, caution is needed as side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur. Especially, it may affect liver function, so if serious symptoms such as hepatitis, liver dysfunction, or jaundice occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. Additionally, allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives, and swelling may occur, along with various symptoms like blood abnormalities, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than 2 weeks, it is advisable not to use it for a long time. When taken with anticholinergics, the effect of this medication may be reduced, so it should be taken with caution and at intervals. For pregnant or nursing women, the safety of this medication has not been established, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use it only after consulting a doctor, and nursing should be avoided or breastfeeding should be stopped if possible during use. The safety of this medication in children has not been confirmed, as there is insufficient experience in its use. Elderly individuals may have decreased kidney and liver function, so they should be monitored closely while using it, and appropriate measures should be taken to reduce the dosage if adverse reactions occur. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause accidents or quality degradation, so caution is needed. In long-term high-dose administration, the risk of tumors in the liver and thyroid has been reported in animal studies, so caution is needed during long-term use.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • malaise
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
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  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste disturbance
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremor
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • excessive milk secretion
  • jaundice
  • liver dysfunction
  • fulminant hepatitis

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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