Medication info
Eldoral Tablets (Erdocteine)

Eldoral Tablets (Erdocteine)

OTC medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Erdosteine›300mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, oblong, film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200301610 · Notified 2003.07.22 · Insurance code 648101580

Summary

Main use
Facilitation of sputum expectoration in acute and chronic respiratory diseases
Who takes it
Adults
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 more than 10 days.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Facilitation of sputum expectoration in acute and chronic respiratory diseases

  • Acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
View approved original text

This medication helps to soften mucus and make it easier to expel phlegm in acute and chronic respiratory diseases. This leads to easier breathing and relief from unpleasant cough symptoms. It is particularly effective for various respiratory issues such as bronchitis or lung diseases. It is used to improve respiratory health.

How to take

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 more than 10 days.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency should not take this drug as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcer should avoid taking this drug as it may exacerbate symptoms. This drug should not be administered in cases of severe renal impairment or severe liver impairment. For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, the risk of side effects from this drug is not significant, but care should be taken not to exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on low-calorie diets should be particularly cautious when using syrup formulations. Overdosing on this medication may result in symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, flushing, headaches, cold symptoms, breathing difficulties, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Allergic reactions such as hives, red spots, and eczema may also occur. Additional symptoms reported include fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, facial or generalized edema, itching, weakness, and drowsiness. Caution should be observed when taking this medication together with expectorants and cough medications, as it may increase the risk of bronchial infections due to difficulty in expelling bronchial phlegm. Pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, and nursing individuals should not take this medication as its safety is not established. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent accidents and ensure quality.

Side effects

  • sweating
  • dizziness
  • flushing
  • headache
  • cold
  • shortness of breath
  • taste disorder
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
Show 18 more
  • upper abdominal pain
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn
  • hives
  • erythema
  • eczema
  • fatigue
  • indigestion
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • acid reflux
  • erythema nodosum
  • palpitations
  • facial swelling
  • generalized edema
  • itching
  • weakness
  • confusion
  • rash

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken in conjunction with cough medicines only after consulting with a doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help to keep the drug effective for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, oblong, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

No questions yet.

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Related searches

Search tags

Suggested searches

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.