Medication info

Styrene Tablet (Mugwort 95% Ethanol Concentrate (20→1))

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Artemisiae Argyi Folium 95% Ethanol Soft Extract (20→1)›90mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Shinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202004842 · Approved 2020.07.03

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.01.22. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improves gastric mucosal lesions (e.g., erosions and bleeding) in acute and chronic gastritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 90 mg of Artemisia argyi 95% ethanol soft extract orally twice daily after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Shinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improves gastric mucosal lesions (e.g., erosions and bleeding) in acute and chronic gastritis

  • Gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • chronic gastritis
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This medication is used to improve gastric mucosal lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling caused by acute and chronic gastritis.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 90 mg of Artemisia argyi 95% ethanol soft extract orally twice daily after meals.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by individuals who are allergic to it or its components. This drug contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues that prevent them from digesting lactose should not take it. Patients with thrombosis or blood coagulation disorders, as well as those with serious problems in the liver, kidneys, heart, or lungs, should use this drug with caution. Individuals with drug allergy symptoms or a history of allergic reactions should also use this medication carefully. Taking this drug may occasionally cause digestive symptoms such as belching, abdominal bloating, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, abnormal liver function reactions, such as transient increases in liver function test values, have been reported. This drug has not been adequately studied in patients with peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, and gastric ulcers, nor in patients who have undergone gastric resection surgery. If symptoms do not improve after taking the drug for about two weeks, it is advisable to stop the medication and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Interactions with other medications have not yet been studied, so it is safe to consult with a specialist if taking other drugs. Pregnant women or those who might become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of taking this medication. Breastfeeding women should also consult a specialist before taking this medication, as it is uncertain whether it is passed into breast milk. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been confirmed in children or adolescents, so use is not recommended. Elderly individuals over 75 may be more likely to experience adverse reactions, so their condition should be closely monitored while using this drug. This drug should be stored out of reach of children, kept tightly closed, and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, transferring this drug to another container can cause accidents or compromise the drug's quality, so caution is advised.

Side effects

  • Belching
  • abdominal bloating
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • abnormal liver function test values
  • elevated ALP

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature, ideally between 1°C and 30°C, neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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