Muress Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should not use this medication, as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism. Patients with peptic ulcers should also not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and severely decreased liver function should not use this medication. Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should use this medication cautiously and should not exceed a daily dosage of 300 mg. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should take special care when using syrup formulations. Additionally, this medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, which should be used with caution by those who are allergic to or have had hypersensitivity reactions to this ingredient. Overdosing on this medication may cause symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and flushing. Neurological and respiratory issues such as headaches, cold symptoms, and shortness of breath have also been reported. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include abnormal taste perception, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions may include hives, red spots, and eczema. Other reported symptoms include fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, lethargy, confusion, and rashes. Taking this medication along with cough medicines may impair phlegm expulsion, increasing the risk of bronchial infections and bronchial spasms; therefore, special caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should avoid taking this medication since its safety has not been adequately confirmed.

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

Drug interactions

If this medication is to be taken with cough medicines, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture infiltration. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a yellowish lower part filled with white to off-white powder or granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle