Endis Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, people who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies should avoid this medication as it may affect metabolism. People with peptic ulcers should also avoid this drug. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or significantly damaged liver function should not take it. Additionally, patients with genetic disorders that cause problems with lactose breakdown should avoid this medication due to the lactose included in it. This medication should be used cautiously in some patients. Patients with slightly impaired liver function should ensure that their daily dose does not exceed 300 mg. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should be particularly cautious, especially in syrup form. Individuals who have had allergic reactions to the yellow No. 5 dye included in this medication should use it carefully. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur. Headaches, cold symptoms, and respiratory distress could also arise. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Dermatological allergic reactions such as hives, rashes, and eczema may occur. Reports from domestic investigations indicated various side effects such as fatigue, indigestion, facial swelling, and itching; however, a direct correlation with this medication is not certain. Caution should be exercised when using this medication with expectorants as it may hinder phlegm expulsion from the bronchi and increase the risk of bronchial infections. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ideally avoid taking this medication as its safety has not been thoroughly established. This medication should be kept out of reach of children. Furthermore, transferring it to another container may alter its quality or lead to accidents, so it is safest to store it in its original container.

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

Drug interactions

Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication with cough medicines.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Hard capsules with a green upper part and a yellowish lower part containing a white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle