Ista Capsule (Erdostein)

Adult dose

Adults: Take erdosteine 300 mg orally 2～3 times daily. When used for acute respiratory disease, do not administer continuously for 10 days or longer.

This medicine should not be used by individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or its components. It is not safe to administer to patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency as the metabolites of this medicine may affect methionine metabolism. Patients with peptic ulcer should also avoid taking this medicine. It should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment or patients with severe liver impairment. Patients with mild or moderate liver impairment should use this medicine with caution and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or individuals on a low-calorie diet should be careful when using this medicine in syrup form. Additionally, those with allergies or hypersensitivity to the colorant Yellow No. 5 in this medicine should use it cautiously. Overdose of this medicine may cause symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Neurological and respiratory side effects such as headache, cold symptoms, or difficulty breathing may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may also appear. Skin reactions such as hives, erythema, and eczema may occur. Various adverse reactions such as fatigue, indigestion, and rash have been reported after domestic use, but the direct correlation with this medicine is not definitive. Care should be taken when taking this medicine with expectorants or cough medicines as it may make expelling phlegm from the bronchi difficult, increasing the risk of bronchial infections and bronchospasm. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, are advised not to take this medicine as its safety has not been established. This medicine should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and it is preferable to keep it in the original container to avoid quality deterioration or accidents.

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

Drug interactions

This medicine may interact when taken with cough medicines, so it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and light. It is advisable to maintain storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Hard capsule filled with white to off-white powder or granules, with green upper part and light yellow lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle