Medication info

CITMEC (Citrulline Malate)

OTC medicationSolutionOral
Ingredient · strength
Citrulline Malate›10g / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Korea Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor in an aluminum pouch
Packaging
1 pouch (10mL) * 36 pouches/box
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201404804 · Notified 2014.10.20

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1g per dose as citrulline malate, diluted in water, 3 times a day. However, do not take for more than 4 weeks.
Child dose
Children (6 years and older): Take 1g per dose, 2 times daily, diluted in water.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia

  • Functional asthenia
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This medication is used as an adjunctive treatment for functional asthenia. It helps alleviate the fatigue experienced in daily life, contributing to an overall improvement in vitality.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1g per dose as citrulline malate, diluted in water, 3 times a day. However, do not take for more than 4 weeks.

Child dose

Children (6 years and older): Take 1g per dose, 2 times daily, diluted in water.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by children under 6 years of age. It is advisable for pregnant women not to take this medication, as sufficient studies on its safety during pregnancy have not been conducted. It is also recommended that breastfeeding women avoid this medication, as there is a possibility for the drug to be transmitted to the baby through breast milk. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for about a month, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. It is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and not to arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount. If children are taking it, they should do so under the supervision of a guardian. Initially, gastrointestinal disturbances such as indigestion or abdominal pain may occur rarely, so caution is necessary. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable to keep it sealed in its original container. Care should be taken when transferring to another container, as this can diminish the quality of the medication or pose a risk of misuse.

Side effects

Mild gastrointestinal disturbance

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 and moisture exposure, preferably in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor in an aluminum pouch

Package unit

1 pouch (10mL) * 36 pouches/box

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.