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Widaren Tablets (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Widaren Tablets (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
Withus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201501703 · Approved 2015.03.31 · Insurance code 660702810

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Withus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication helps to improve lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa caused by acute and chronic gastritis. Additionally, it serves to prevent gastritis that may occur when taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therefore, this medicine is effective in protecting the gastric mucosa and alleviating inflammation. It is used to maintain gastric health and improve symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg of Artemisia princeps 95% ethanol soft extract orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Also, patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to soybean oil, beans, or peanuts should not take this medicine. Caution is advised for patients with thrombosis or consumptive coagulopathy, or severe disorders of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood. Individuals with a history of drug allergy symptoms should also exercise caution. Patients with lipid metabolism disorders such as hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis, and those using lipid emulsions should also take care when using this medication. While taking this medicine, side effects such as nausea, appetite loss, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, rash, itching, liver function abnormalities, abdominal bloating, lower abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, belching, excessive gastric motility, gastroesophageal reflux, hunger, increased blood bilirubin, appetite enhancement, insomnia, and urinary difficulty may occur. Various side effects including abdominal bloating, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, and urinary difficulty have been reported when used in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so caution is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for more than two weeks, consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication has not been adequately studied in patients with a history of peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, so caution is warranted. Patients at risk of fat overload should regularly monitor their plasma lipid levels and adjust dosages if necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as its safety has not been established. This medication can affect blood test results, so regular clinical examinations may be needed. Store this medication out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place. Transferring to another container may not be beneficial for quality maintenance, so caution is advised.

Side effects

nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, rash, itching, elevation of ALT, palpitations, abdominal bloating, lower abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, belching, hypermotility of the gastrointestinal tract, gastroesophageal reflux, hunger, increased serum bilirubin, increased appetite, insomnia, difficulty urinating, nasopharyngitis, increased serum LDH, facial swelling, upper abdominal pain

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 air and moisture from entering, and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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