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Asicatux Tablets (Artemisia Extract 95% Ethanol Concentrate (20→1))

Asicatux Tablets (Artemisia Extract 95% Ethanol Concentrate (20→1))

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Ingredient · strength
Artemisiae Argyi Folium 95% Ethanol Soft Extract (20→1)›90mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Aju Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201804490 · Approved 2018.11.12 · Insurance code 654005180

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (such as erosions and bleeding) in acute and chronic gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 90 mg of Artemisia asiatica 95% ethanol soft extract orally twice daily after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Aju Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (such as erosions and bleeding) in acute and chronic gastritis

  • Erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
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This medication is used to improve lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa caused by acute gastritis and chronic gastritis.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 90 mg of Artemisia asiatica 95% ethanol soft extract orally twice daily after meals.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components. Additionally, since it contains lactose, individuals with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. Patients with thrombotic diseases or consumptive coagulopathy, as well as those with severe problems in the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood, etc., should exercise extreme caution when using this medicine. Those with a history of drug allergy symptoms or allergies to Yellow No. 4 (Tartrazine) contained in this drug should also take it carefully. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as occasional belching, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, nausea, and queasiness may occur. Moreover, liver function test values may temporarily increase, thus caution regarding liver health is necessary. The efficacy and safety of this drug have not been adequately studied in patients with peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, individuals who have undergone gastric resection, or those with duodenal ulcers. This medication is usually taken for 2 weeks, and if symptoms do not improve, it should be discontinued and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of using this medication. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been verified in children and adolescents, hence use is not recommended. Elderly patients over 75 years old may experience adverse reactions more easily, thus special attention should be given, and their condition should be closely monitored. This drug should be stored out of reach of children, kept tightly closed in a cool place free from direct sunlight and moisture, and the transfer to other containers should be avoided to prevent accidents and maintain quality.

Side effects

  • Belching
  • abdominal bloating
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • emesis
  • constipation
  • elevation of ALT
  • elevation of AST
  • abnormal liver function test results
  • elevation of ALP

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

Storage

This drug must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By doing so, the drug's effectiveness can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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