Elstein Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine orally per dose, 2–3 times daily. When used for acute respiratory disorders, do not administer continuously for more than 10 days.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should not take this medication as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid using this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment and significantly compromised liver function. For patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, this medication should be used with caution and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Patients with diabetes or those on a low-calorie diet should use the syrup form of this medication with special caution. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so patients allergic or sensitive to this component should exercise caution. Overdose of this medication may result in symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, flushing of the face. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, difficulty in breathing, taste disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn may occur, as well as skin rashes or eczema. Various side effects such as fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, facial or generalized swelling, itching have also been reported, but their association with this medication is not definitive. Caution is advised when using this medication in conjunction with expectorants, as it can complicate phlegm expulsion due to cough relief, increasing the risk of bronchial infections and causing bronchospasm. Animal studies have indicated no particular harm during pregnancy or fetal development; however, its safety in pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers has not been established, so the use of this medication should be avoided in these groups. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken to avoid transferring it to another container, as this may lead to accidents or degrade the quality of the medication.

• sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• breathing difficulty
• taste disorder
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with cough medicines when taken together, so consult with a physician or pharmacist.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature, ideally between 1°C and 30°C, to safely maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Green hard capsule with white to off-white powder or granules filled inside

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle