Eldosin Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 300 mg of erdosteine orally 2–3 times daily. When used for acute respiratory conditions, do not administer continuously for 10 days or longer.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Do not take if you are allergic to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should avoid this medication, as it may interfere with methionine metabolism. Individuals with peptic ulcers, such as gastric ulcers, should also avoid taking this medication for safety. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or severe liver disease should avoid this medication. Additionally, patients with slight liver impairment should use this medication cautiously. Care should be taken not to exceed 300 mg per day, as there may be a risk of side effects in patients with weak liver function. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, and those allergic to or sensitive to this dye should use it with particular caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur. Neurological and respiratory symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, and breathing difficulties have also been reported. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as urticaria, erythema, and eczema may also occur, so caution is required. Reported side effects associated with this medication include fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, weakness, drowsiness, and rash. When taken with other cough medications, bronchial mucus expulsion may become more difficult, increasing the risk of bronchial infections, so special caution is required when combining these medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should refrain from taking this medication, as its safety is not guaranteed.

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

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Hard capsules with a green upper part and yellow lower part containing a white to off-white crystalline powder

Package unit

[For domestic use] 30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle [For export] 30 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTP*3), 60 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTP*6)