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Mosamura Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosamura Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Austin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White elongated film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200606321 · Notified 2006.06.29 · Insurance code 654301140

Summary

Main use
Improvement 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
Austin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to alleviate 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, so it should not be used in patients with hereditary conditions that affect lactose digestion. Side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur with this medication, and there is a risk of abnormal liver function. Serious liver diseases such as severe hepatitis or jaundice may occur, so if symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Various side effects have also been reported, including skin rashes, hives, changes in blood cell counts, digestive disorders, palpitations, dizziness, and headaches. If there is no improvement in symptoms after long-term use of this medication, it is advisable to stop taking it. The effectiveness of this medication may be reduced when taken with anticholinergics, so if both medications are used, they should be taken at separate times. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid administration or discontinue breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently verified in children, and there is a lack of usage experience. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver functions, so their condition should be closely monitored during use, and the dosage may need to be adjusted if necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to another container should be avoided as it may lead to accidents or degradation of quality. Animal studies have shown a potential for tumor development in the liver and thyroid with long-term high-dose administration, so caution is required with long-term use.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • lethargy
  • eosinophilia
  • increased triglycerides
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated γ-GTP
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  • fulminant hepatitis
  • hepatic dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dysgeusia
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremor
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • excessive lactation

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle

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