Gastigen SR Tablet 15 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dosage is 15 mg of anhydrous mosapride citrate orally once daily. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, away from meals. (See “3. General Precautions, item 2)” under Precautions for Use.) As this is an extended-release formulation, do not break, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole.

This medicine contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Adverse reactions such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash, dizziness, and headache may occur while taking this medication, so if symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction or jaundice may rarely occur, so if symptoms of liver dysfunction occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical advice. Taking this medication with food may increase its blood concentration, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. Taking this medication with anticholinergics may reduce its effectiveness, so caution is needed when taking them together with a time interval. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take this medication only if the therapeutic benefits are considered to outweigh the risks, and those who are breastfeeding should preferably avoid taking this medication; if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety in children has not been established as there is no experience using it, so it should be used cautiously in children. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney or liver function, so their status should be closely monitored, and the dosage should be adjusted as necessary during administration. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it can adversely affect product quality.

• Region
• intestinal gas retention
• increase in blood triglycerides
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• edema
• thirst
• fatigue

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and the temperature should be kept between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature for safe storage. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated sustained-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle