Elidose Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 300 mg of erdosteine 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 by patients who are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients. Patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies should not take this medication, as it may be harmful to them. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid this medication as it may exacerbate symptoms. It is safer not to use this medication in patients with severely impaired kidney function or severely damaged liver function. Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should use this medication with caution and should ensure that the daily dose does not exceed 300 mg. Diabetic patients or those on a calorie-restricted diet should be cautious when using the syrup formulation of this medication. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so people with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should use it carefully. Overdose of this medication may cause symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing. Neurological and respiratory side effects such as headache, cold symptoms, and shortness of breath may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may also appear, so caution is required. Skin reactions such as hives, rashes, and eczema may occur, so if any abnormal reactions appear, consult a doctor immediately. When taken with an expectorant, special attention is needed as the relief of coughing may make it difficult to expel mucus, increasing the risk of bronchial infection. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently established. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container could lead to accidents or deterioration of the medication’s quality, so it is advisable to keep it in its original container.

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

Drug interactions

Patients taking cough medication should consult their doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a stored temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a pale yellow lower part containing a white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle