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Gamotin Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Gamotin Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, oblong film-coated tablet with a score line
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201307121 · Approved 2013.04.30 · Insurance code 640902510

Summary

Main use
Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The usual dose is 15 mg per day of mosapride citrate anhydrous, administered orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 15 mg per day of mosapride citrate anhydrous, administered orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This drug contains lactose hydrate and should not be used by patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. While taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur, and there may also be changes in liver function or blood test results. In rare, but serious cases, hepatitis or liver dysfunction and jaundice may occur, and if symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Additionally, allergic reactions such as skin rash, urticaria, or edema may occur, and dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches have also been reported. If symptoms do not improve after a certain period of use, long-term use should be avoided. When taken with anticholinergics, the effectiveness of this drug may be reduced, so care should be taken to adjust the dosing intervals or monitor closely when used together. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult with a doctor before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to either avoid administration or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it should be administered to children with caution. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver function, so the dosage should be adjusted and monitored closely. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may jeopardize the quality, so caution is advised.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • dry mouth
  • fatigue
  • eosinophilia
  • increased triglycerides
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated γ-GTP
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  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal bloating
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste disturbance
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • dyspepsia
  • hyperprolactinemia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the drug's efficacy can be well preserved.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, oblong film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 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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