Erdex Capsule (Erdosein)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 300mg of erdosteine orally 2 to 3 times daily. Do not administer for more than 10 consecutive days when used for acute respiratory diseases.

This medicine should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this medicine or its components. Those with cirrhosis of the liver or cystathionine synthase deficiency should avoid this medication, as it may affect important substance metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also refrain from using this medicine. Individuals with severely impaired kidney function, specifically those with creatinine clearance below 25 mL/min, should not take this medicine. Individuals with severely impaired liver function should also avoid this medication. Patients with moderately impaired liver function should use this medicine with caution and ensure not to exceed a daily dose of 300 mg. Overdosing on this medication may cause sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Side effects may include headache, cold symptoms, respiratory difficulty, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Allergic reactions such as hives, redness, and eczema may occur. Symptoms such as fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, lethargy, confusion, and rashes have been reported after taking this medicine. Caution should be exercised when taking this medication with cough medicines, as it can reduce coughing while making phlegm expulsion more difficult, potentially increasing the risk of bronchial infections and bronchoconstriction. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently established. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable to keep it in its original packaging to prevent accidents or quality degradation due to transferring it to another container.

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

Drug interactions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication together with cough medicines.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication over a long period.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle