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Shurenjeong (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20->1))

Shurenjeong (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
Aprogen Biologics Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200901668 · Notified 2009.03.03 · Insurance code 645203010

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Aprogen Biologics Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication helps improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling seen in conditions like acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. It is also effective in preventing gastritis that may occur due to long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therefore, it is used for the treatment and prevention of such gastric diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with hereditary galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients who have allergies or hypersensitivity to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should also not take this medication. Patients with thrombotic disorders or consumptive coagulopathy should use this medication cautiously, as well as those with severe disorders of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood. Patients with a history of drug allergy symptoms or those with hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, pancreatitis, or other lipid metabolism issues should also take this medication with caution. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal adverse effects such as nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and upper abdominal pain may occur. Additionally, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, rash, itching, and liver dysfunction have also been reported. When taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, symptoms such as abdominal bloating, upper abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea may frequently occur, so caution is advised. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only take this medication after consulting a doctor, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers are advised to take this medication only when its benefits outweigh the risks, as it is unknown whether it is transmitted through breast milk. Taking this medication for an extended period or in high doses may cause changes in liver function tests or blood test results; therefore, regular monitoring is needed. Insufficient research has been conducted on this medication for patients with peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, so those with such histories should consult their doctor. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than two weeks, stop taking it and consult an expert.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • anorexia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • elevated ALT
  • palpitations
  • abdominal distension
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • belching
  • gastrointestinal hypermotility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased bilirubin levels
  • increased appetite
  • insomnia
  • dysuria
  • nasopharyngitis
  • elevated LDH
  • facial edema
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture and is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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