Eldopect Capsule 300 Milligrams (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medicine should not be used by patients with allergies to this drug or its components. It should not be administered to patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies, as its metabolites can be harmful to the body. Patients with peptic ulcer should also refrain from taking this medication. Those with severe renal dysfunction may take this drug at risk. It is also safe not to administer to patients with very poor liver function. Furthermore, this drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. Those with mild to moderate liver impairment should limit the dose to 300 mg or less per day when using this medicine. This drug contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so caution is needed for those allergic or hypersensitive to this dye. In case of overdose, symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur, so it is important to stick to the prescribed dosage. Side effects such as headache, cold symptoms, dyspnea, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and skin rash may occur. Caution is needed when used with cough medications as it may hinder the expulsion of phlegm from the bronchi, increasing the risk of bronchial infection. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this drug, as its safety has not been established. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as it may lead to quality degradation or accident risks.

• Perspiration
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• difficulty breathing
• altered taste
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This drug should be taken with cough medications only after consulting with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the drug can be maintained for a longer duration.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle