Hoistar Tablets (Camostat Mesilate)

Adult dose

○ Chronic pancreatitis Adults: Administer 200mg of camostat mesilate orally 3 times daily. ○ Reflux esophagitis after gastrectomy Adults: Administer 100mg of this medicine 3 times daily. Adjust the dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication is not to be used in severe patients who require dietary restrictions such as gastric secretion aspiration, fasting, or fluid restriction. This medication is ineffective for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease caused by postoperative gastric reflux and should not be administered. This medication contains lactose, thus it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic disorders. Special precautions should be taken for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children, and the elderly when using this medication. Hematological side effects such as eosinophilia or rarely leukopenia and thrombocytopenia may occur, and if such symptoms arise, the medication should be reduced or discontinued. Occasionally, allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching may occur; therefore, if these symptoms appear, use should be halted. Gastrointestinal side effects may include decreased appetite, nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. Monitoring liver health is important as liver function abnormalities or elevated AST and ALT levels may occur. It may affect kidney function, leading to increased BUN or creatinine levels. Edema may develop, and rarely, hypoglycemia or hyperkalemia may occur; caution is necessary. If symptoms do not improve, it is advisable not to use this medication for an extended period. High doses during pregnancy can lead to reduced fetal weight, so avoid excessive dosing. Safety for children, especially low birth weight infants or newborns, has not been established and experience is limited. Elderly patients may experience more severe adverse reactions, so caution should be exercised in administration.

• Eosinophilia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• rash
• itching
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• dry mouth
• abdominal pain
• abdominal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

White to yellowish-white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle