Ergan Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should not be administered this medication as its metabolites may interfere with methionine metabolism. Patients with peptic ulcers should avoid taking this medication. Patients with severe kidney impairment, especially those with a creatinine clearance below 25 mL/min, should not use this medication. Patients with severe liver impairment should also avoid this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. It should be administered with caution to patients with mild or moderate liver impairment, and it is advisable not to exceed 300 mg/day. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should be especially cautious when taking it in syrup form. Patients with hypersensitivity to the yellow 5 component included in this medication or with a history of allergies should use it with caution. Overdosage may result in symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing, so the recommended dosage should be adhered to. Side effects may include headache, cold symptoms, difficulty breathing, taste abnormalities, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and skin reactions such as hives, erythema, and eczema, so if unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is advised. Taking this medication with other cough medicines may make it difficult to expel phlegm from the bronchi, increasing the risk of bronchial infections, so caution is advised. It is preferable for pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women not to take this medication. It should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and caution should be exercised as transferring it to another container may alter the quality.

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

Drug interactions

Patients taking cough medications should consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also important to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Hard capsule containing white powder with a green upper part and yellow-orange lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle