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Yupatiren Tablets (Artichoke 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201702076 · Notified 2017.04.24

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.06.27. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

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 of Artemisia princeps 95% ethanol soft extract orally per dose, 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
HanIn Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosions
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medicine helps improve gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, redness, swelling) due to acute and chronic gastritis. It is also used to prevent the occurrence of gastritis in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time. Thus, it contributes to protecting gastrointestinal health and alleviating gastritis symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medicine contains lactose; therefore, it should not be used by patients with a genetic problem of lactose intolerance. Patients with thrombosis or consumptive coagulopathy, and those with severe problems related to the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood should use this medicine with caution. Individuals with drug allergy symptoms or a history of allergies in the past also need to be cautious. If there is an allergic reaction to the yellow dye #4 included in this medicine, it should be administered with care. When taking this medicine, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain may occur, so caution is necessary. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness or headache, as well as skin symptoms such as rash or itching, may also occur rarely. Since liver function test values may change, it is advisable to undergo regular liver function testing. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medicine cautiously after consulting a doctor since its safety has not been established. Lactating women should also only use this medicine when necessary, as it is not known whether it is transmitted in breast milk. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for more than 2 weeks, it should be discontinued, and a consultation with a specialist should be made. This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. It is advisable to avoid transferring the medicine to another container, as it can be detrimental to maintaining quality.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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