Mucosta 100 mg 20 tablets

Mucosta 100 mg 20 tablets

Composition:
Active Ingredient: Rebamipide (100 mg per tablet).
Description:
Mucosta is an anti-gastritis and anti-gastric ulcer drug used to treat gastric ulcers, gastritis, and gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, redness, edema).
It is also used for NSAID-induced gastropathy and enteropathy.
Mechanism of Action: Rebamipide works through multiple protective mechanisms:
Enhances Mucosal Defense: Increases prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production, thickens the gastric mucus layer, and improves mucosal blood flow.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: Suppresses interleukin-8 production and inflammatory cell infiltration.
Antioxidant Properties: Scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
Promotes Healing: Accelerates cell proliferation and repair of damaged gastric mucosa.
Indications:
Mucosta is indicated for:
- Gastric ulcers
- Gastric mucosal lesions (erosions, bleeding, redness, edema) in:
- Acute gastritis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis
- NSAID-induced gastropathy and enteropathy
- Recurrent aphthous ulcers (e.g., in Behçet's disease).
Dosage and Administration:
Standard Adult Dose: 100 mg (1 tablet) orally three times daily.
For Gastric Ulcers: Take in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.
For Gastric Mucosal Lesions: Take three times daily.
Administration: Can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to rebamipide or any ingredient in the formulation.
Precautions:
- Elderly Patients: Use with caution due to increased sensitivity and risk of gastrointestinal disorders.
- Hepatic and Renal Impairment: Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. Monitoring of liver enzymes and BUN is recommended.
- Allergic Reactions: Discontinue immediately if signs of hypersensitivity (e.g., rash, shock) occur.
- Blood Disorders: Monitor for leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.
Other Precautions:
- Avoid alcohol, as it may increase gastric acid production and worsen side effects.
- Use with caution in drivers or operators of machinery, as it may cause dizziness.
Side Effects:
Common (≤0.1%): Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, rash, pruritus, dizziness.
Other Reported Effects: Altered taste, menstrual disorders, edema, increased BUN.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Pregnancy:
Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Safety not established.
Lactation:
Breastfeeding should be interrupted during therapy, as rebamipide is excreted in breast milk (based on animal studies).
Storage:
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Packaging:
Box of 20 tablets (2 blisters of 10 tablets each).