Eriten Capsule (Erdosein)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by patients allergic to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should not take this medication, as its metabolites may interfere with the metabolism of important amino acids in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid taking this medication, as it may worsen their symptoms. Patients with severely impaired renal function and severely impaired liver function should also avoid using this medication, as it may be dangerous. Patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment should use this medication with caution and should not exceed a daily dose of 300 mg. Additionally, this medication contains the pigment Yellow No. 5, so patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should use it cautiously. Overdose may lead to symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, flushing, headache, cold symptoms, breathing difficulties, taste disorder, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Allergic reactions such as hives, rashes, or eczema may also appear on the skin. Care should be taken when taking this medication with cough medicines, as it may hinder phlegm expulsion and increase the risk of bronchial infections or bronchospasm. It is advisable for pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid this medication due to insufficient evidence of safety.

• sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• dyspnea
• taste disturbance
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication may have interactions when taken with cough medicines, so it should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Avoid storage in very hot or very cold places and keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle