Elstain Syrup (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

As an erdosteine 3.5% suspension: Adults: 350 mg orally twice daily.

Child dose

Body weight 15～19 kg: Administer 175 mg orally twice daily. Body weight 20～30 kg: Administer 175 mg orally 3 times daily. Children weighing 30 kg or more: Administer 350 mg orally twice daily.

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. First, individuals who have allergic reactions to this medicine or any of its ingredients should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or those with cystathionine synthase deficiency may also have problems taking this medicine. Additionally, it is advisable for patients with peptic ulcers, such as gastric ulcers, to avoid using this medicine. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and those with severely decreased liver function should also refrain from taking it. This medicine contains lactose, and individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Some patients need to be cautious when taking this medicine. Those with slightly impaired liver function should be careful not to exceed 300mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should be especially cautious when using this medicine in syrup form. In case of overdose, symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and flush may occur. Headaches or cold symptoms, difficulty breathing, as well as gastrointestinal issues like taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may arise. There may also be skin reactions such as hives, rashes, and eczema, so caution is necessary. When taken with expectorants, this medicine may increase the risk of bronchial infections due to difficulty in expelling phlegm from the bronchi, so caution is particularly needed when used in combination. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medicine, as its safety is not well established. Finally, this medicine should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or degradation of quality, so care should be taken.

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness for as long as possible.

Appearance

This medicine is a white crystalline powder with a strawberry flavor and scent, and is prepared as a syrup that is suspended in water for use. When suspended in water, it becomes a white to pale yellow suspension.

Package unit

25g (50mL with solvent added)/bottle X 10