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Mosapidine Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Mosapidine Tablets (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
GL Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201902605 · Approved 2019.04.25 · Insurance code 649702100

Summary

Main use
Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., heartburn and nausea) caused by functional dyspepsia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer a total of 15mg of mosapride citrate anhydrate orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
GL Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., heartburn and nausea) caused by functional dyspepsia

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is effective in alleviating symptoms and aiding digestion when gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting occur due to functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer a total of 15mg of mosapride citrate anhydrate orally in 3 divided doses before or after meals.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions that prevent the breakdown of lactose should not take it. Taking this medication may cause side effects in some patients, such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue. As it may affect liver function, if serious symptoms such as hepatitis or jaundice appear, you should stop taking it immediately and see a doctor. Various allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, hives, respiratory problems, and digestive disturbances, may occur rarely. If gastrointestinal symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for a long time, it is advisable to stop taking it. If taken together with anticholinergics, the effectiveness of this medication may be reduced, so caution should be exercised when co-administering. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it should be administered to children with caution. Elderly patients may experience weakened kidney and liver function; therefore, the dosage should be adjusted while monitoring their condition closely. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken as transferring it to another container may deteriorate its quality.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • dry mouth
  • lethargy
  • 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 distortion
  • elevated bilirubin
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • indigestion
  • excessive lactation

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 or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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