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Mosapride Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosapride Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

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

MFDS item code 201900301 · Approved 2019.01.22 · Insurance code 641502350

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of functional dyspepsia (heartburn, nausea, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg per day of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
McNeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of functional dyspepsia (heartburn, nausea, etc.)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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Functional dyspepsia can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. This medication alleviates these gastrointestinal symptoms and improves stomach function to assist in comfortable digestion. It reduces heartburn and discomfort, and decreases nausea and vomiting to ease daily life inconveniences. Therefore, it is used for various gastrointestinal symptoms caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains lactose and should not be used in patients with a genetic disorder that prevents the digestion of lactose. Side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur upon taking this medication. In severe cases, inflammation of the liver may occur, leading to liver dysfunction and jaundice, in which case one should immediately stop taking the drug and seek medical attention if any abnormal symptoms appear. Rarely, symptoms such as skin rashes, hives, blood abnormalities, digestive disorders, palpitations, dizziness, and headaches may occur. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than two weeks, it is advisable not to continue long-term use. The effect may decrease if taken together with anticholinergic drugs; therefore, caution should be exercised regarding the timing of administration when using both drugs together. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication. During breastfeeding, this medication may pass into breast milk, so it is advisable to avoid taking it if possible, and if it must be taken, it is safest to discontinue breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been established for children, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients should be closely monitored as their kidney and liver functions may be impaired, and adjustments such as reducing the dose may be necessary if any adverse reactions occur. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as it may result in accidents or degradation of the medication's quality.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • thirst
  • lethargy
  • acute hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • hives
  • edema
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  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste alteration
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated bilirubin
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • elevated γ-GTP
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • elevated triglycerides
  • indigestion
  • 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 and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle

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