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Gaspride Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Gaspride Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

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

MFDS item code 200700849 · Notified 2007.01.03 · Insurance code 644800050

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Taegeuk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms due to functional dyspepsia (including heartburn and 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 caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 15 mg of anhydrous mosapride citrate per day, administered orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose and should not be used in patients with genetic conditions that impair lactose digestion. When taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur, so caution is advised. Liver function may be affected, so if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, or swelling may occur, so any symptoms should be reported immediately. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and taste disturbances may also occur, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. Neurological symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or headaches may occur, thus caution is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after long-term use of this medication, it is advisable to discontinue use. When taken with anticholinergics, the effectiveness of this medication may be reduced, so a sufficient time interval between the two drugs should be maintained. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks when using this medication, and nursing mothers should either avoid taking the medication or stop breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been established, and there is no experience with use, so caution is advised. Elderly patients should use this medication cautiously under a physician's direction, as kidney and liver function may be diminished, and dosage adjustments should be made if side effects occur. The medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may pose a risk of accidents and degrade quality, so caution is necessary.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • dry mouth
  • malaise
  • eosinophilia
  • increased triglycerides
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated γ-GTP
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  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dysgeusia
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremor
  • dyspepsia
  • galactorrhea
  • drowsiness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is not exposed to air, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, rectangular 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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