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Mosapide Tablet 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosapide Tablet 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Teragen Etex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White elongated film-coated tablet
Packaging
For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×10]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200702108 · Notified 2007.02.14 · Insurance code 698501290

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of 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
Teragen Etex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of functional dyspepsia (heartburn, nausea, etc.)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to improve 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 patients with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. During the course of this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and lethargy may occur. Due to the risk of liver dysfunction, if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and a healthcare provider should be consulted. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and swelling may also occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, and taste disturbances have been reported. Cardiac symptoms such as palpitations or neurological symptoms like dizziness and headache may also be experienced. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after prolonged use of this medication, it is advisable to discontinue use. The effectiveness of this medication may be reduced when taken with anticholinergics, so it should be taken with a time interval. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be cautious when using this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it if possible or stop breastfeeding. Due to insufficient experience and established safety, caution is needed for use in children. Elderly patients should monitor their condition closely and adjust the dosage as kidney and liver function may decline. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. In animal experiments, cases of tumors in the liver and thyroid have been reported with long-term high-dose use, so caution is required during prolonged use.

Side effects

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

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 exposure, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is safe for storage. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×10]

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