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Mosaject (Mosaferidic Acid Monohydrate)

Mosaject (Mosaferidic Acid Monohydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201211107 · Approved 2012.12.31 · Insurance code 652903350

Summary

Main use
Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (including heartburn and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (including heartburn and nausea)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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Used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and fatigue, and it can affect liver function, leading to serious issues such as hepatitis or jaundice, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, it is important to discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Occasionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, urticaria, and edema, as well as blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms, elevated liver enzyme levels, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, tremors, and fatigue may appear. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after usually taking this medication for more than 2 weeks, it is advisable not to use it for a long time. When taken in conjunction with anticholinergics, the effectiveness of this medication may be reduced, so dosages should be adjusted or taken with caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks when using this medication, and it is advisable to avoid use while breastfeeding or to stop breastfeeding during treatment. Safety in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so there is no experience with use. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver function, so their condition should be monitored closely and dosage should be reduced if necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers may compromise quality and safety, so caution is advised. Animal studies have shown an increased risk of tumors in the liver and thyroid when a high dose is administered for a long time, so prolonged high-dose use is not recommended.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • fatigue
  • eosinophilia
  • increase in triglycerides
  • increase in AST
  • increase in ALT
  • increase in ALP
  • increase in γ-GTP
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  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste disorders
  • increase in bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • excessive lactation

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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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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