Dostin Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine orally 2～3 times daily. Do not administer for more than 10 consecutive days when treating acute respiratory diseases.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those who are allergic to this medication or any of its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies should also avoid it, as its metabolic products can be harmful. Additionally, patients with peptic ulcers and those with severely impaired kidney or liver function should not use this medication. There are patients who require caution when using this medication. Patients with mildly impaired liver function should not exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should use the syrup form of this medication with caution. Also, this medication contains Yellow No. 5, and those allergic to this component should use it cautiously. Overdose may cause symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Various side effects such as headache, cold symptoms, difficulty breathing, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may occur. Skin rashes or hives, and eczema may also appear, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. This medication should be used cautiously when combined with expectorants, as it may hinder bronchial mucus clearance and increase the risk of bronchial infection. Pregnant or nursing women should refrain from taking this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently established. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container can lead to accidents or quality deterioration, so precautions should be taken.

• sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• shortness of breath
• taste disturbance
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

Individuals taking cough medications should consult with their doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with green upper and pale yellow lower parts containing white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle