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

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

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

MFDS item code 202002989 · Approved 2020.04.24 · Insurance code 643605960

Summary

Main use
Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 15 mg of mosapride citrate anhydrous orally once daily. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, avoiding meals (see '3. General Precautions, item 2)' under Precautions for Use). This medicine is an extended-release formulation; do not break, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Nok-Sipa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (such as heartburn and nausea)

  • Heartburn
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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Functional dyspepsia may cause digestive symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. This medication helps relieve such digestive discomfort and improve digestive function. Therefore, it is used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms associated with 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, avoiding meals (see '3. General Precautions, item 2)' under Precautions for Use). This medicine is an extended-release formulation; do not break, crush, or chew it. Swallow the tablet whole.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur, so caution is advised. Since it may cause changes in liver function, if there are changes in liver function test results, notify your healthcare provider immediately. Rarely, allergic reactions such as rash or urticaria may occur, so if there are any skin abnormalities, stop using this medication and consult a doctor. If symptoms do not improve after long-term use of this medication, stop using it and consult a doctor. The effect of the medication may be altered if taken with food, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach when possible. If taken with anticholinergics, the effectiveness may be reduced, so dosage intervals should be adjusted or discussed with healthcare professionals. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use it cautiously after consulting a doctor, and breastfeeding should be avoided or breastfeeding should be discontinued if possible. Safety for children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients may have impaired renal and hepatic function, so symptoms should be carefully observed and dosages adjusted accordingly. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • intraluminal air in the intestines
  • hypertriglyceridemia
  • abdominal discomfort
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • edema
  • thirst
  • fatigue
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  • eosinophilia
  • increase in triglycerides
  • elevation of AST (GOT)
  • elevation of ALT (GPT)
  • elevation of ALP
  • elevation of γ-GTP
  • acute severe hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • leukopenia
  • abdominal distension
  • oral paralysis
  • abdominal pain
  • dysgeusia
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • headache
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • pancreatic cyst
  • gastric cancer
  • heart failure
  • cataract
  • upper abdominal pain
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • oral discomfort
  • pancreatitis
  • fever
  • nasopharyngitis
  • respiratory distress
  • insomnia
  • arthralgia
  • dry lips
  • galactorrhea

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink oval sustained-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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