Can patients with spleen deficiency and dampness excess take mosapride?

Dec 22, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've long suffered from spleen deficiency with excessive dampness in my body. A friend recommended taking mosapride. Will it really be effective?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
For patients with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, mosapride may indeed provide certain therapeutic benefits. As a gastrointestinal prokinetic agent, mosapride primarily enhances gastrointestinal motility, thereby effectively alleviating digestive symptoms such as nausea and vomiting caused by indigestion. When taking mosapride, patients should pay special attention to their dietary choices. They should avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods together with the medication, as these foods may interact adversely with the drug and lead to side effects. Appropriate dietary adjustments combined with proper medication use can help patients with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness better restore gastrointestinal function, relieve related symptoms, and improve their quality of life.