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Mosatrin Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosatrin Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hanwha Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30T/bottle, 100T/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201708018 · Approved 2017.11.23 · Insurance code 651602300

Summary

Main use
Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The usual dosage is 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous per day, administered orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanwha Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • 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: The usual dosage is 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous per day, administered orally 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 prohibit the digestion of lactose. Side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur while taking this medication. As this might affect liver function, if hepatitis or liver dysfunction is suspected, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Rarely, allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and swelling may occur, so caution is advised. Symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and taste abnormalities have also been reported; it is recommended to see a doctor if symptoms are severe. Symptoms of the nervous system such as increased heart rate, dizziness, or headache may also occur; thus, the patient's condition should be monitored closely. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than 2 weeks, it is advisable not to use it for a long duration. When taken with anticholinergic agents, the effect of this medication may diminish, so caution should be exercised to adjust the dosage interval if taken together. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously under a doctor’s guidance, as its safety has not been established. Women who are breastfeeding should avoid this medication due to the possibility of transmission through breast milk, and if absolutely necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Caution is necessary for children due to a lack of sufficient safety data and experience. Elderly individuals should be closely monitored due to potential declines in kidney and liver function, and dosage adjustments should be made if necessary. Store out of reach of children, and do not transfer the medication to another container for safety.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • fatigue
  • eosinophilia
  • increased triglycerides
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated γ-GTP
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  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste abnormalities
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • dyspepsia
  • galactorrhea
  • drowsiness

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 exposure, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30T/bottle, 100T/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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