Medication info

Steawon Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Extract (20→1))

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Artemisiae Argyi Folium 95% Ethanol Soft Extract (20→1)›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Seoheung Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202003473 · Notified 2020.05.14

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.07.02. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis; prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 60 mg per dose of 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia princeps, orally 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seoheung Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis; prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medicine is used to improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling caused by acute and chronic gastritis. It also helps prevent gastritis caused by the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), thus protecting the gastric mucosa and alleviating gastritis symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg per dose of 95% ethanol soft extract of Artemisia princeps, orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that affect lactose digestion. Patients with thrombosis or consumptive coagulopathy, and those with problems in major organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart, or lungs should use this medication cautiously. Patients with drug allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to the yellow No. 4 dye contained in this medication should also exercise caution. Possible side effects when using this medication include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, dizziness, headache, skin rash, or itching. Increased liver enzyme levels indicating abnormalities in liver function have also been reported; caution is advised for those with liver health issues. When used in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as abdominal bloating, upper abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea may commonly occur. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should consult with a doctor before using this medication, as its safety has not been established. Lactating women should also avoid using this medication if possible, as it is not known whether it is excreted in breast milk. If symptoms do not improve after using this medication for more than two weeks, discontinue use and consult a professional. When storing this medication, it is important to keep it in a cool, dry place out of reach of children and to avoid direct sunlight. Also, to prevent accidents, it is advisable to keep it in its original packaging and not transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • elevated ALT
  • palpitations
  • abdominal bloating
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • indigestion
  • belching
  • gastrointestinal hypermotility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased bilirubin levels
  • increased appetite
  • insomnia
  • difficulty urinating
  • nasopharyngitis
  • elevated LDH
  • facial swelling
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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