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Amosa 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Amosa 5 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›5.29mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ari Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White rectangular film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201906856 · Approved 2019.09.26 · Insurance code 058200280

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ari Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • digestive symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used for digestive symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia. It helps alleviate these symptoms and improve digestive function.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains lactose and should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that affect lactose digestion. While taking this medication, side effects such as diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue may occur. Serious side effects that can affect liver function may rarely occur; thus, if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, urticaria, and swelling may occur, so caution is advised. Additionally, digestive disturbances, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and altered taste may occur. This medication can also cause neurological symptoms like rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and headache. If symptoms do not improve after long-term use, it is advisable to refrain from continued use. When taken with other medications, particularly anticholinergics, the efficacy of this medication may decrease, so caution is advised regarding dosing intervals. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid taking it whenever possible or should cease breastfeeding. Its safety in children has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it in this population. Elderly patients may experience reduced kidney and liver function, thus dosage adjustment should be made while closely monitoring the condition. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • loose stools
  • dry mouth
  • fatigue
  • fulminant hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
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  • eosinophilia
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • taste disturbance
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated bilirubin
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • elevated γ-GTP
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • headache
  • tremor
  • elevated triglycerides
  • indigestion
  • excessive milk secretion
  • 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 or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius to effectively preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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