Mucomede Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. People who are allergic to this drug or any of its ingredients should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should avoid taking this medication as it may interfere with methionine metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also not use this drug. Patients with severe renal impairment or significantly impaired liver function should not take this medication. This drug should be used with caution in some patients. Patients with mildly to moderately impaired liver function should be careful not to exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetics or those on a low-calorie diet should be particularly cautious when using syrup formulations. Additionally, this medication contains Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this ingredient should be careful when taking it. Overdose of this medication may result in symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, flushing, headache, cold symptoms, and respiratory difficulties. Gastrointestinal side effects may include altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as rash, red spots, and eczema have also been reported. Other side effects reported include fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, and swelling of the face or body. Care should be taken when taking this medication with cough suppressants, as it may make phlegm clearance in the bronchi difficult and increase the risk of infection. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication as its safety is not well-established. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may pose a risk of accidents and degrade its quality.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken along with cough medications.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle