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Strentuex Tablets (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Strentuex Tablets (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

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

MFDS item code 201804678 · Approved 2018.11.27 · Insurance code 640903730

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
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This medication is used to improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling caused by acute and chronic gastritis.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 90mg per dose orally twice daily after meals as a 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisiae Folium.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to its components. Additionally, it contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with thrombosis or coagulation disorders, and those with serious problems in major organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood should use this medication with caution. Patients with a history of drug allergy symptoms should also use this medication carefully, and caution is advised for those allergic to yellow dye No. 4 included in this medication. Taking this medication may result in gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as belching, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting; and, rarely, liver function test values may rise. The efficacy and safety of this medication have not been adequately studied in patients with peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and those who have undergone gastric resection surgery. This medication is typically taken for 2 weeks, and if symptoms do not improve, it should be discontinued, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women should also use this medication with caution, as it is unknown whether it passes into breast milk. Safety and efficacy for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents have not been established, so use should be avoided. Patients aged 75 years or older may experience adverse reactions more easily, so they should take this medication with caution and be observed closely. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as it may affect quality.

Side effects

  • Belching
  • abdominal distension
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • elevated ALP

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. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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