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

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.

This medication contains lactose and should not be used in patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and edema may occur during the use of this medication. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction or hepatitis may rarely occur, so caution is needed. Abnormal reactions such as rash, urticaria, eosinophilia, dizziness, headache, and fatigue have also been reported; if symptoms occur, one should consult a physician immediately. This medication should not be used for long periods if symptoms do not improve after a certain duration of use. It is recommended to take this medication on an empty stomach, as taking it with food may increase its blood concentration. Caution should be taken when using this medication with anticholinergics, as the effectiveness of the drug may be reduced; therefore, it is important to space out the dosing of the two medications carefully. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. If breastfeeding, it is advisable to avoid administration or discontinue breastfeeding if unavoidable. Safety in children has not been established, and there is no experience with use in this population, while elderly patients may have decreased renal and liver function; therefore, careful monitoring is required, and dosage adjustments may be necessary if abnormal reactions occur. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable for quality maintenance.

• Area
• intestinal pneumatosis
• increase in blood triglycerides
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• edema
• thirst
• lethargy

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also recommended to store this medication at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremes of heat and cold.

Appearance

Pink rectangular sustained-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle