Gasjaljeong (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Adult dose

Usually, administer 15mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally per day in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

This medication contains lactose, and should not be used by patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. When taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and lethargy may occur. It may affect liver function, so if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Rarely, allergic reactions such as rash, urticaria, and swelling, as well as hematological abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms, palpitations, dizziness, and headaches may occur, so unusual symptoms should be monitored carefully. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for more than two weeks, long-term use should be avoided. The effectiveness may be reduced when taken with anticholinergics, so care should be taken to space out doses. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established; it is advisable to avoid use during breastfeeding or to discontinue breastfeeding if it must be used. Safety has not been established in children, and there is no experience of use. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney and liver function, so their condition should be monitored closely, and dosage should be reduced if necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container, as this may alter its quality. Animal studies have shown an increased incidence of tumors with long-term high-dose administration, so caution is needed with long-term use.

• diarrhea
• loose stools
• thirst
• lethargy
• eosinophilia
• increase in triglycerides
• increase in AST
• increase in ALT
• increase in ALP
• increase in γ-GTP

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle