Elpectan Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used by anyone allergic to this medication or any of its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthetase deficiency should not take this drug as it can interfere with methionine metabolism. Patients with peptic ulcers and severely impaired kidney function (creatinine clearance below 25 mL/min), as well as patients with severely decreased liver function, should not use this medication. Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should be careful not to exceed 300 mg per day when using this medication. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should be cautious when taking the syrup formulation. Additionally, this medication contains yellow #5 coloring, so individuals allergic or sensitive to this ingredient should use it with caution. Overdose may result in symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, flushing, headache, cold symptoms, respiratory distress, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, skin rashes, or allergic reactions like hives. Taking this medication along with cough suppressants may relieve coughing, making it difficult to expel mucus from the bronchial passages, thus increasing the risk of bronchial infections and causing bronchospasms. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid using this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently established. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may pose a risk of accidents and affect quality, so it must be stored in its original container.

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

Drug interactions

This medication may have interactions when taken with other cough medications, so it's advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius for storage. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

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

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 capsules/bottle, For domestic use - 100 capsules/bottle, For export - 100 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP x 10)]