Rempid Capsule (Erdosetine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine per dose orally 2～3 times a day. When used for acute respiratory conditions, do not administer continuously for more than 10 days.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. People who are allergic to this drug or its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or those with deficiencies in certain enzymes should avoid this medication, as its metabolites may be harmful. Patients with gastric ulcers should also avoid this drug as it may worsen their symptoms. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or severely impaired liver function should not take this medication. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should use this medication with caution and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Patients with diabetes or those on a low-calorie diet should exercise particular caution when taking this medication in syrup form. This drug contains the colorant Yellow No. 5, and patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should take care. Overdosing on this medication can lead to excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Neurological and respiratory symptoms such as headaches, cold symptoms, and dyspnea may occur. Gastrointestinal disturbances may include altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as hives, rashes, and dermatitis may also occur. Additionally, fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, and facial swelling have been reported as various side effects. When taken with expectorants, the relief of cough may hinder the expulsion of phlegm from the bronchial tubes, potentially increasing the risk of bronchial infections and causing bronchospasms; therefore, caution is advised when taking these together. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication as its safety is not well-established. Women who may become pregnant are also advised to avoid taking this medication.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if the patient is currently taking cough medication.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The optimal storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). Proper storage helps maintain the potency of the drug safely.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle