Ilemek Capsules (Erdostein)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should not be administered this medication as its metabolites could be harmful. Patients with peptic ulcers are also advised against using this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and significantly decreased liver function should avoid this drug. Patients with slightly impaired liver function should limit the dosage of this medication and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should exercise caution when using the syrup formulation of this medication. This drug contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, and individuals allergic to this component should be careful. Excessive intake of this medication may lead to increased sweating, dizziness, and flushing. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, difficulty breathing, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may also occur. Allergic reactions such as hives, rashes, and eczema may appear on the skin, thus precautions are necessary. Caution is advised when used with cough medication, as this may make it difficult to expel mucus from the bronchial tubes and increase the risk of bronchial infections. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may alter its quality, so it is advisable to store it in its original container.

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

Drug interactions

Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication in conjunction with cough medications.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way ensures the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle