Bidos Capsule (Erdostein)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies may experience harmful effects from the metabolites of this drug, so it should not be administered. Patients with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum should also avoid taking this medication. Patients with severe renal impairment and those with severe liver impairment should not take this drug. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with slightly impaired liver function, and the daily dose should not exceed 300 mg. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should use the syrup formulation of this drug with caution. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, which could cause allergic reactions in sensitive patients. Caution is advised. Taking too much of this medication may result in symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing of the face. Headaches, cold symptoms, and difficulty breathing may occur; thus, consult a doctor if any abnormal symptoms arise. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include unusual taste sensations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Allergic reactions such as hives, rashes, or eczema may also occur; caution is necessary. When this drug is taken with cough medicine, it may impair the clearance of bronchial mucus, increasing the risk of bronchial infections, so caution is advised. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should avoid using this medication due to insufficient safety data.

• Sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• shortness of breath
• taste abnormality
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication may have interactions if taken with cough medicine, so consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is preferable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper and yellow lower part containing a crystalline powder that is white to off-white.

Package unit

Domestic use: - 30 capsules/bottle, Domestic use: - 500 capsules/bottle, Export use: - 60 capsules/PTP[(10 capsules / PTP x 6)], Export use: - 100 capsules/PTP[(10 capsules / PTP x 10)]