Elstein Tablets (Erdosteine)

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 in certain patients. First, patients with allergy to this medication or any of its components should avoid it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or those deficient in cystathionine synthase should also refrain from using this medication, as its metabolites can affect methionine metabolism in the body. Additionally, patients with peptic ulcers, severely impaired kidney function, and those with significant liver dysfunction should not use this medication. This medication should be used with caution in some patients. Patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should limit their dosage to no more than 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on a very low-calorie diet should be especially cautious when taking this medication in syrup form. In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing may occur. Neurological and respiratory abnormalities like headache, cold symptoms, and dyspnea have also been reported. Gastrointestinal issues may present as changes in taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as urticaria, erythema, and eczema may also occur, so caution is advised. Additionally, symptoms such as fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, and swelling of the face or body have been reported. This medication may increase the risk of bronchial infection if taken with other expectorants or cough medications, as it may make mucus clearance more difficult. Moreover, it may lead to issues with bronchial contraction and relaxation, so particular caution is needed when used alongside such medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should refrain from using this medication due to insufficient research showing its safety when used during these periods, In conclusion, keep this medication out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers as it may alter the quality; thus, storing it in its original container is safest.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken in conjunction with cough medications only after consulting a healthcare professional or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle