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Stoaem Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Stoaem Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

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Ingredient · strength
Artemisiae Argyi Folium 95% Ethanol Soft Extract (20→1)›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201500509 · Approved 2015.01.30 · Insurance code 622802320

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis; prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 60 mg orally 3 times daily as a 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia argyi.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis; prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • edema
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication helps improve lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and edema of the gastric mucosa caused by acute and chronic gastritis. It is also used to prevent gastritis that may occur due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg orally 3 times daily as a 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia argyi.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose; therefore, it should not be used in patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption. Also, those allergic or hypersensitive to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not take this medication. Caution is advised for patients with thromboembolic disorders or consumptive coagulopathy when using this medication. It should also be used carefully in cases of severe dysfunction of major organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and blood. Patients with drug allergy symptoms or those who have experienced allergic reactions in the past should consult a physician before using this medication. Patients with fat metabolism disorders, hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should also use this medication cautiously. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain, and rarely dizziness, headache, rash, itching, and liver function abnormalities. When used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, side effects such as abdominal distension, dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, urinary difficulty, and rhinitis may occur, so caution is required. If there is no improvement in symptoms after more than 2 weeks of clinical trial use, it is advisable to discontinue and consult a physician or pharmacist. Patients at risk of fat overload should monitor blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage as needed. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a physician before use, as the safety of this medication is not established. This medication may alter blood test values; therefore, it is advisable to routinely undergo clinical tests. During storage, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. Additionally, transferring to another container is not good for maintaining quality; please exercise caution.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • epigastric pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • elevated ALT
  • palpitations
  • abdominal bloating
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • belching
  • increased gastric motility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased bilirubin levels in the blood
  • increased appetite
  • insomnia
  • urinary difficulty
  • nasopharyngitis
  • increased LDH levels in the blood
  • facial swelling
  • abdominal pain
  • epigastric pain

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 from entering, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing in this manner helps maintain the drug's efficacy longer.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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