Medication info

Curastren Liquid (Citrulline Malate)

OTC medicationOral
Ingredient · strength
Citrulline Malate›1g / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to light yellow liquid with an orange scent contained in an aluminum foil pouch
Packaging
For domestic use: 20mL/pack X 21, For export: 20mL/pack X 21
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201104602 · Notified 2011.07.22

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for more than 4 weeks.
Child dose
Pediatric patients (6 years and older): Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia

  • Muscle weakness
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This medicine is used for the adjunctive treatment of muscle weakness. Muscle weakness is characterized by a decrease in muscle strength, and this drug contributes to alleviating symptoms and assisting patients in their daily life.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for more than 4 weeks.

Child dose

Pediatric patients (6 years and older): Take 1g of citrulline malate per dose, twice daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by children under 6 years of age. It is advisable that pregnant women do not take this medicine. Although animal studies have not reported teratogenic effects, its safety during pregnancy is not established. It is also preferable for breastfeeding women not to take this medicine due to insufficient data on whether it is excreted in breast milk. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about a month, you must consult with a doctor or pharmacist. You must adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration of this medicine. If administering to children, caregivers should provide direct supervision during administration. Rarely, mild gastrointestinal discomfort may occur when first taking the medicine. This medicine must be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, do not transfer the medicine from its original container to another container. Doing so may lead to misuse or deterioration of quality. It is important to keep the medicine in its original container tightly closed.

Side effects

Mild gastrointestinal disorder

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to light yellow liquid with an orange scent contained in an aluminum foil pouch

Package unit

For domestic use: 20mL/pack X 21, For export: 20mL/pack X 21

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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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