Ersto Capsule (Erdoestine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300mg of erdosteine orally 2~3 times a day. Do not administer for 10 days or longer consecutively when treating acute respiratory disease.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. It should not be administered to patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies, as its metabolites could be harmful to the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should avoid taking this medication, as it may exacerbate their symptoms. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and severely reduced liver function should not use this medication. Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should use this medication with caution and should not exceed a daily dosage of 300mg. Overdose may result in excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include headache, cold symptoms, difficulty breathing, altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as rashes and hives may also occur. Rarely, symptoms such as fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, weakness, and drowsiness have been reported. Taking this medication together with cough medicine may increase the risk of infection due to difficulty in expelling bronchial mucus and may cause bronchoconstriction, so caution is advised. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication due to uncertain safety.

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

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with cough medicine, so consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep the temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the drug’s efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

A hard capsule in light green color with a white powder inside.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle