Medication info

Mecaba (Citrulline Malate)

OTC medicationOral
Ingredient · strength
Citrulline Malate›1g / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Taeguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor in aluminum sachets.
Packaging
10 milliliters per sachet × 1, 10 milliliters per sachet × 42
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200905838 · Notified 2009.07.22

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, diluted in water, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for 4 weeks or longer.
Child dose
Children (6 years and older): Take 1g of this medicine per dose, diluted in water, 2 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Taeguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia

  • Functional weakness
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This medication is used as adjunctive therapy for functional weakness.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, diluted in water, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for 4 weeks or longer.

Child dose

Children (6 years and older): Take 1g of this medicine per dose, diluted in water, 2 times daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by children under 6 years old. It is advisable for pregnant women not to take this medication, and if already taking it, they should immediately stop and consult a doctor. It is also recommended that breastfeeding women avoid using this medication. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for about a month, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication should be taken strictly according to the prescribed method and dosage. When administering to children, a guardian must provide direct guidance and supervision. During the initial period of intake, mild gastrointestinal disturbances may rarely occur, so caution is advised. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, medicines should not be transferred from their original container to another, and should be kept closed in the original container to maintain the quality.

Side effects

Mild gastrointestinal disorder

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. Also, it is appropriate to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor in aluminum sachets.

Package unit

10 milliliters per sachet × 1, 10 milliliters per sachet × 42

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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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