Elbunal Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to this medication or its components. Additionally, patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency should not take this medication due to its metabolites impacting methionine metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid using this medication. Administration is prohibited in patients with severe renal impairment, especially those with a creatinine clearance of less than 25 mL/min. Patients with severe liver impairment should not take this medication. Patients with mild or moderate liver impairment should use this medication with caution and ensure the daily dose does not exceed 300 mg. Additionally, this medication contains the pigment Yellow No. 5; patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should use it carefully. In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur. Neurological and respiratory abnormalities such as headaches, cold symptoms, and difficulty breathing may arise. In the gastrointestinal system, symptoms such as taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may appear. Skin reactions may include rashes, red spots, and eczema. Rarely reported symptoms include fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, facial or generalized edema, itching, weakness, and rashes. Caution should be exercised as this medication, when taken with expectorants, may hinder phlegm expulsion due to cough relief, increasing the risk of bronchial infections, and may affect bronchial contraction and relaxation. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should avoid this medication as its safety has not been established. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should be stored in the original container to maintain quality, as transferring it to another container may alter its properties.

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Drug interactions

Consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication alongside cough medicine.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a yellow lower part containing white powder.

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 capsules/bottle, for domestic use - 300 capsules/bottle, for export - 30 capsules/box [10 capsules × 3 PTP]