Medication info

Citrusac (Citrulline Malate)

OTC medicationSolutionOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Citrulline Malate›1000mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Highple Life Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor, packed in aluminum foil pouches
Packaging
36 pouches/box [20mL/pouch]
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201906490 · Notified 2019.09.17

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.03.28. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Take citrulline malate 1g three times daily. However, do not administer for more than 4 weeks.
Child dose
Children (6 years and older): Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Highple Life Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment of functional asthenia

  • Functional asthenia
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This medication is used as an adjunctive therapy for functional asthenia, which refers to the state of weakness in certain body muscles. It helps in recovering muscle function and supports alleviation of symptoms, aiding patients in improving their daily lives.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take citrulline malate 1g three times daily. However, do not administer for more than 4 weeks.

Child dose

Children (6 years and older): Take 1 g of citrulline malate per dose, twice daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by children under 6 years of age. Pregnant women are advised to avoid this medication as its safety has not been confirmed. It is also preferable for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for about a month, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. The prescribed dosage and administration should be strictly followed. When administering to children, a guardian must directly supervise and guide the process. Initial use may occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort, so caution is necessary. This medicine must be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, if the medicine is removed from its original container and transferred to another container, misuse or degradation of the medicine's quality may occur, so it should always be stored in its original container with the cap securely closed.

Side effects

Mild gastrointestinal disturbance

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication safely.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow liquid with an orange flavor, packed in aluminum foil pouches

Package unit

36 pouches/box [20mL/pouch]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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