Ingredient

Mosapride Citrate Dihydrate

Mosapride citrate hydrate is an ingredient that promotes gastrointestinal motility and improves digestive function.

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MFDS ingredient code M253090

What does it do?

Mosapride citrate hydrate belongs to a class of drugs that regulate gastrointestinal motility and is used to treat dyspepsia or gastrointestinal motility disorders. This ingredient activates the movements of the stomach and intestines to aid the digestion process.

This ingredient acts on specific receptors in the gastrointestinal tract to promote muscle contractions of the intestines and stomach. This helps food pass smoothly through the digestive tract, improving digestive function.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other gastrointestinal motility promoters, mosapride acts selectively, resulting in fewer side effects. It is characterized by its specific action on serotonin receptors that regulate gastrointestinal motility.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Questions about this ingredient

  • QI received gastric medication from another hospital, and I'm worried it might overlap.

    There are various products that promote gastrointestinal motility, and similar class medications may be prescribed at different hospitals. Please do not arbitrarily exclude one; bring all the medications you received from both places to show your pharmacist or inform the prescribing physician to confirm.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QWhat does it mean to act on serotonin receptors?

    According to the explanatory materials, mosapride acts specifically on serotonin receptors that regulate gastrointestinal motility. This is done by promoting muscle contractions in the intestines and stomach through these receptors, aiding the digestive process.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QWhat kind of digestive medication is Mosapride?

    Mosapride citrate hydrate is an ingredient that promotes gastrointestinal motility and improves digestive function, used to treat dyspepsia or gastrointestinal motility disorders. It activates the movement of the stomach and intestines, helping food pass smoothly through the digestive tract.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.