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Sterin Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Sterin Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

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Ingredient · strength
Artemisiae Argyi Folium 95% Ethanol Soft Extract (20→1)›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Allico Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200900695 · Notified 2009.01.19 · Insurance code 656001880

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis and prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 60 mg of Artemisia princeps 95% ethanol soft extract orally per dose, 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Allico Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis and prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication is used to improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling caused by acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. It is also effective in preventing gastritis caused by the intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Thus, it helps protect the health of the gastric mucosa and alleviate gastritis symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg of Artemisia princeps 95% ethanol soft extract orally per dose, 3 times daily.

Precautions

This drug contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic diseases that inhibit the digestion of lactose. It should be used with caution in patients with thrombosis, coagulation disorders, or severe problems in the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood. Patients with a history of drug allergic reactions or allergies to the Yellow No. 4 dye included in this medication should also exercise caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain may occasionally occur upon taking this medication. Dizziness, headaches, skin rashes, or itching may also rarely occur. Liver function test values may temporarily increase, so it is advisable to have regular check-ups. If taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, symptoms such as abdominal distension, indigestion, headaches, insomnia, and urinary difficulties may appear, so caution is advised. This medication should be administered with caution in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and if breastfeeding, it should be discussed with a physician as it is uncertain whether this medication is passed into breast milk. If symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, it is advisable to discontinue use and consult a specialist. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and kept out of reach of children. Transferring to another container may alter the quality, so it is best to store it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • elevated ALT
  • palpitations
  • abdominal distension
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • indigestion
  • belching
  • gastrointestinal hypermotility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased blood bilirubin
  • appetite stimulation
  • insomnia
  • difficulty urinating
  • nasopharyngitis
  • elevated blood LDH
  • facial swelling
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval 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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