Medication info

Gamoprijung (Mocafridine Citrate Hydrate)

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

MFDS item code 200700840 · Notified 2007.01.03

This product's status changed to Expired on 2026.01.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with functional dyspepsia (including heartburn and nausea, etc.)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to effectively improve digestive symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue in about 4% of patients. Some patients may experience serious problems like hepatitis or jaundice affecting liver function, requiring careful monitoring. Allergic reactions such as rash or hives may also occur, albeit infrequently. Gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and taste alterations may manifest. Neurological abnormalities, including increased heart rate, dizziness, and headaches, have been reported. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than 2 weeks, it is advisable to avoid long-term use. Co-administration with anticholinergics may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so dosing intervals should be adjusted. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a physician before carefully considering its use. If nursing, this medication may be transferred through breast milk, and discontinuation of breastfeeding or avoidance of this medication is advised. Safety in children has not been established, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver function; therefore, their condition should be closely monitored, and dosages should be adjusted accordingly. It is advisable to keep this medication out of reach of children and not to transfer it to another container for safety reasons. High-dose long-term use is reported to carry some risk of tumor development in animal studies, necessitating caution during prolonged use.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • dry mouth
  • fatigue
  • eosinophilia
  • elevated 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
  • taste disturbances
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • hypersecretion of milk

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 air from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablets

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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