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

Estiren 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
Hubist Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201501663 · Approved 2015.03.30 · Insurance code 628800570

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in gastritis; prevention of anti-inflammatory analgesic-induced gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 60 mg of mugwort leaf 95% ethanol soft extract orally 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hubist Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in gastritis; prevention of anti-inflammatory analgesic-induced gastritis

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication helps improve gastric mucosal lesions associated with acute and chronic gastritis, such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling. It is also used to prevent gastritis that may occur due to the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therefore, it serves as an effective treatment for protecting the gastric mucosa and alleviating inflammatory symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 60 mg of mugwort leaf 95% ethanol soft extract orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose and should not be used by patients with hereditary lactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Moreover, individuals allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not take this medication. Patients with thrombosis or consumptive coagulopathy, as well as those with serious impairments in the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood, should use this medication with caution. Caution is also necessary for those with a history of drug allergies. Patients with dyslipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should take this medication carefully. When using this medication, gastrointestinal side effects may occur, such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and upper abdominal pain. Rare symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, skin rashes, and pruritus, as well as liver dysfunction. When taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, various adverse reactions like palpitations, abdominal distension, constipation, dyspepsia, insomnia, difficulty urinating, and nasopharyngitis may occur, hence caution is required. If symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Patients at risk of fat overload should regularly monitor their blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage of this medication. Women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication. This medication may influence blood test results, so regular clinical examinations may be necessary. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children and avoid direct sunlight. Additionally, transferring to another container may compromise quality, thus caution is advisable.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • anorexia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • epigastric pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • ALT elevation
  • palpitations
  • abdominal bloating
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • belching
  • gastrointestinal hypermotility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased serum bilirubin
  • increased appetite
  • insomnia
  • dysuria
  • nasopharyngitis
  • increased serum LDH
  • facial swelling
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Moreover, avoid storing the medication in excessively hot or cold environments; it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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