Eldostam Capsule (Erdoastein)

Adult dose

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

This medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to this medicine or its ingredients. It should not be administered to patients with liver cirrhosis or those with certain enzyme deficiencies, as its metabolites may be harmful to their bodies. Patients with peptic ulcers should avoid this medicine as it may worsen their symptoms. It is also safe not to administer to patients with severe kidney dysfunction or severe liver dysfunction. Patients with mildly reduced liver function should be careful not to exceed the maximum daily dosage when using this medicine. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should particularly pay attention when using the syrup form of this medicine. This medicine contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so individuals allergic to this ingredient should be cautious. In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Symptoms of the nervous system and respiratory system, such as headaches, cold symptoms, and difficulty breathing, may manifest. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and skin issues such as rashes and urticaria may occur. Care should be taken when using it with cough medicine as it may hinder sputum discharge in the bronchi, increasing the risk of bronchial infections. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid use, as the safety of this medicine is not certain. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

• sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• breathlessness
• taste disturbance
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medicine should be taken with cough medicine only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius room temperature. This storage method will help safely maintain the efficacy of the medicine.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a pale yellow lower part filled with a white or off-white powder or granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle