Hudos Capsule (Erdostein)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should not use this medication due to potential metabolic issues. It is also advisable not to use this medication in patients with peptic ulcers, severe renal dysfunction, or severe liver dysfunction. Patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should limit the dose of this medication to 300 mg or less per day, and diabetes patients or those on a low-calorie diet should use the syrup form of this medication with caution. Additionally, this medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so individuals allergic to this component should exercise caution. In the event of an overdose, symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, flushing, headaches, cold symptoms, and respiratory distress may occur, along with potential neurologic and respiratory side effects. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn, while dermatological symptoms may include urticaria, erythema, and dermatitis. Care should be taken when using this medication with other cough medications, as it may hinder the expulsion of bronchial mucus and increase the risk of bronchial infection. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should preferably avoid using this medication, as its safety has not been sufficiently confirmed. This medication must be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided due to the risk of accidents and quality degradation.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken with cough medicines only after consulting with a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Hard green capsule with a yellow bottom containing white to off-white crystalline powder

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 capsules/bottle, bottle packaging - 300 capsules/bottle, PTP packaging - 10 capsules/PTP