Eldor Capsule (Erdosestein)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 300 mg of erdosteine per dose orally 2～3 times daily. When administered for acute respiratory disease, do not use continuously for more than 10 days.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, patients with allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients should not take it. Additionally, patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should not take this medication as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid this medication as it may worsen symptoms. Patients with severe renal impairment, particularly those with a creatinine clearance of less than 25 mL/min or with severe liver dysfunction, should not take this medication. Patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously and ensure that the daily dosage does not exceed 300 mg. Overdose of this medication may cause symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, facial flushing. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms or dyspnea, altered taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may also occur. Skin reactions such as hives, red spots, and eczema may appear as well. Additionally, symptoms such as fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, weakness, confusion, and rash have been reported. Taking this medication along with cough medicine may hinder the expectoration of phlegm and increase the risk of bronchial infections or bronchoconstriction, so caution is warranted. It is recommended that women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding avoid this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently confirmed. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable as it can compromise quality and cause accidents.

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

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication together with cough medicine.

This medication can be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to keep the drug's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

A hard capsule containing a white powder, with light green upper and lower parts.

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 capsules/bottle, Bottle packaging - 300 capsules/bottle