Erdosten Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine orally per dose, 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 an allergy to this medication or its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis and those with cystathionine synthetase deficiency should not take this medication, as its metabolites may affect methionine metabolism in the body. Additionally, patients with peptic ulcers or severe kidney dysfunction and severe liver dysfunction should not take this medication. In patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, this medication should be administered cautiously, and daily dosage should not exceed 300 mg. Patients with diabetes or those on a low-calorie diet should be especially careful when taking this medication in syrup form. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so patients who are allergic or have shown hypersensitivity to this component should be cautious before taking it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, shortness of breath, taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn may also be present. Skin reactions such as urticaria, erythema, and eczema may occur. Rarely, fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, weakness, drowsiness, and rash have been reported. Caution is advised when taking this medication with expectorants, as it may lead to difficulty in expelling phlegm due to cough relief, increasing the risk of bronchial infection or bronchospasm. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers are advised not to take this medication, as its safety is not sufficiently established. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent accident risks and quality deterioration.

• sweating
• dizziness
• flushing
• headache
• cold
• difficulty breathing
• taste disturbance
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

There may be interactions when taking this medication with cough medicines, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle