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Light Mosa Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Light Mosa Tablet (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Light PharmTech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
600 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201603724 · Approved 2016.06.21

Summary

Main use
Relief of digestive symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea) associated with functional dyspepsia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg per day orally as anhydrous mosapride citrate in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Light PharmTech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of digestive symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea) associated with functional dyspepsia

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 15 mg per day orally as anhydrous mosapride citrate in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic conditions that prevent lactose breakdown. While taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur, so caution is advised. In particular, liver function problems may arise, so if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, allergic reactions such as rashes, urticaria, and swelling, as well as blood abnormalities, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may occur. If symptoms do not improve despite taking this medication for a certain period, it is advisable not to continue using it in the long term. Taking this medication with anticholinergics may reduce its effectiveness, so it should be taken with an interval between the two medications. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid it or stop breastfeeding. Its safety has not been confirmed in children, so it is advisable not to use it in pediatric patients. Elderly patients may experience reduced kidney and liver function, so their condition should be closely monitored, and the dosage should be reduced if necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers. Finally, caution is advised as taking a large amount over a long period may increase the risk of tumors in the liver or thyroid.

Side effects

  • diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • lethargy
  • rash
  • hives
  • swelling
  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal bloating
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  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste abnormalities
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • excessive milk secretion
  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver function disorder
  • jaundice

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 from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

600 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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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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