Elfect Capsule (Erdostein)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine orally 2～3 times daily. When administered for acute respiratory disease, do not administer continuously for 10 days or more.

This medication should not be used by individuals with an allergy to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should not be administered this medication as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism. Patients with peptic ulcers should avoid using this medication, as it may worsen their symptoms. It is safe to avoid administering this medication to patients with severe renal impairment and severe hepatic impairment. Mild or moderately impaired hepatic patients should be cautious when using this medication, and the daily dose should not exceed 300 mg. Patients with diabetes or those on a low-calorie diet should use the syrup form of this medication carefully. Overdose may result in symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing; hence, the prescribed dosage should be adhered to. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, shortness of breath, taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn, as well as side effects like skin rashes and itching, may occur. Caution should be taken when using this medication with cough syrups as it may make expectoration difficult, increasing the risk of bronchial infections or bronchial spasms. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should avoid using this medication because it is not safe for them. Store in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable to keep it in the original container to prevent accidents and maintain the medication's quality, as transferring it to another container may cause issues.

• Sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• shortness of breath
• taste disorder
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication may have interactions if taken with cough medicines, so consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

Capsules with a hard outer shell filled with white to off-white powder or granules, green upper part, and pale yellow lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle