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Gamod Sustained-Release Tablet 15 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

Gamod Sustained-Release Tablet 15 mg (Mosapride Citrate Hydrate)

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Ingredient · strength
Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate›4.23mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Idean Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pink rectangular sustained-release film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202002899 · Approved 2020.04.22 · Insurance code 628901730

Summary

Main use
Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms (heartburn, nausea, etc.) associated with functional dyspepsia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous 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.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Idean Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms (heartburn, nausea, etc.) associated with functional dyspepsia

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medicine is used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous 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.

Precautions

This medicine contains lactose and should not be used in patients with congenital diseases that cannot digest lactose. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur while taking this medicine, and rarely, liver dysfunction or allergic reactions may also occur. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or severe allergic reactions appear, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for more than 2 weeks, long-term use is not recommended. Taking this medicine with food may alter its effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. Caution is needed when taking this medicine with other medications such as anticholinergics as it may reduce its effects; therefore, it is necessary to adjust the dosing intervals. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medicine only when the benefits outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers should avoid use if possible or stop breastfeeding. Safety in pediatric patients has not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use this medicine in children. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney and liver function, so their condition should be closely monitored and doses adjusted as necessary. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may degrade its quality, so it is safest to store it in the original container.

Side effects

  • Area
  • duodenal gas retention
  • increased triglycerides in the blood
  • abdominal discomfort
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • edema
  • thirst
  • lethargy
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  • eosinophilia
  • increased triglycerides
  • elevated AST (GOT)
  • elevated ALT (GPT)
  • elevated ALP
  • increased γ-GTP
  • severe hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • dysgeusia
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • gait disturbance
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • indigestion
  • pancreatic cyst
  • gastric cancer
  • heart failure
  • cataract
  • epigastric pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • oral discomfort
  • pancreatitis
  • fever
  • nasopharyngitis
  • shortness of breath
  • insomnia
  • arthralgia
  • dry lips
  • pruritus
  • eczema

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. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). Storing it this way preserves the efficacy and safety of the medicine.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink rectangular sustained-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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