Medication info

Citrullin Liquid (Citrulline Malate)

OTC medicationOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Citrulline Malate›1g / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Korea United Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor in an aluminum foil pouch
Packaging
18 sachets
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201504881 · Notified 2015.07.16

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.09.30. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for 4 weeks or longer.
Child dose
Children (6 years and older): Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, 2 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea United Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia

  • Muscle weakness
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This medication is used for adjunctive therapy in muscle weakness. Muscle weakness is a condition characterized by decreased muscle strength, and this medication helps improve such reduction in muscle function.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, 3 times daily. However, do not administer for 4 weeks or longer.

Child dose

Children (6 years and older): Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, 2 times daily.

Precautions

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Children under 6 years old should not take this medication. Pregnant women are advised to avoid this medication as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women are also advised not to take this medication. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than a month, consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication should be taken strictly according to the prescribed dosage and directions. When administering to children, supervision and guidance from a guardian are required. Rarely, mild gastrointestinal discomfort may occur at the beginning of treatment, so caution is advised. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and must be kept tightly closed in its original container. Transferring it to another container may cause misuse or degradation in quality, so caution is advised.

Side effects

Mild gastrointestinal disturbances

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

18 sachets

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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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