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Gastiren Tux Tablets (Artemisia 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201900321 · Approved 2019.01.22

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.07.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.) in acute and chronic gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As a 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia herb, administer 90mg orally twice daily after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Teragen Etex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, etc.) 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 caused by acute gastritis and chronic gastritis, specifically mucosal erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling.

How to take

Adult dose

As a 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia herb, administer 90mg orally twice daily after meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its components. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with a genetic problem of lactose intolerance. Patients with thrombosis or blood coagulation disorders, or severe issues with the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood, should use this medication with caution. Patients who have had a history of drug allergy symptoms or are allergic to any pigments included in this medication should also use it carefully. While taking this medication, occasional digestive symptoms such as belching, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting may occur. Moreover, temporary increases in liver function test values have also been reported, so liver health should be closely monitored. This medication has not been adequately studied in patients with peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis due to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, or patients who have undergone gastric resection, so caution is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for about 2 weeks, it is advisable to stop taking it and consult with a doctor or pharmacist. There is currently no information on interactions with other drugs, so consultation with a professional is required when taking it with other medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if its safety has not been established and only when the benefits of treatment are deemed greater than the risks. It is also unknown whether this drug is transmitted through breast milk, so it should be used only when necessary. Its safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed for neonates, children, and adolescents, so usage in these populations is not recommended. For elderly patients over 75 years of age, adverse reactions may occur more easily, so monitoring their condition closely and using it carefully is recommended. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and tightly closed in its container. Additionally, transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or a decrease in quality, so caution must be taken.

Side effects

  • Belching
  • abdominal distension
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • abnormal liver function test results
  • 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 should be stored in a sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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