Medication info

Gastoren 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Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn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
KS Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202003673 · Notified 2020.05.20

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.09.23. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in gastritis and prevention of NSAID-induced gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 60 mg of Artemisia asiatica 95% ethanol soft extract orally three times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
KS Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Gastric mucosa lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
  • gastritis
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This medication effectively improves lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa caused by acute and chronic gastritis. Additionally, it helps prevent gastritis that may occur due to the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therefore, it is used to protect gastric health and alleviate related symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg of Artemisia asiatica 95% ethanol soft extract orally three times daily.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose and should not be used by patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with thrombosis, coagulation disorders, or severe impairments of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood, etc., or those with drug allergy symptoms or a history of allergies should use this medication with caution. Additionally, this medication contains coloring agents Yellow No. 4 and Yellow No. 5, so individuals allergic to these substances should be careful. Using this medication may occasionally cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness or headaches, skin reactions such as rash or itching, and elevated ALT levels indicating liver dysfunction have also been reported. When used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a variety of symptoms may occur, including abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal motility disorders, insomnia, and urinary difficulties, so caution is advised. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor because the safety of this medication has not been established; the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed before use. Women who are breastfeeding should also only use this medication when deemed necessary, as it is not known whether it passes into breast milk. If symptoms do not improve after using this medication for more than two weeks, it should be discontinued and a healthcare professional consulted. There have not yet been studies on drug interactions, so caution is advised when taking other medications simultaneously. When storing this medication, keep it out of the reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store it in a cool, dry place. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • rash
  • itching
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  • elevated ALT
  • palpitations
  • abdominal distension
  • lower abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • indigestion
  • belching
  • gastrointestinal hypermotility
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hunger
  • increased blood bilirubin
  • increased appetite
  • insomnia
  • dysuria
  • nasopharyngitis
  • increased blood LDH
  • facial swelling
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. A storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius is recommended.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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