Wonkwang Edowon Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose of erdosteine is 300 mg orally 2 to 3 times daily. Do not administer for more than 10 consecutive days when treating acute respiratory disease.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. People allergic to this drug or its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or specific enzyme deficiencies should avoid this medication as its metabolites may be harmful. Patients with peptic ulcers should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and severely reduced liver function should also avoid this medication. Moreover, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic conditions should not take it. Patients with mild or moderate liver impairment should use this medication with caution and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Patients with diabetes or those on a low-calorie diet should be particularly cautious when using this medication in syrup form. Patients allergic to the colorant Yellow No. 5 included in this medication should also take it with caution. Overdose may result in excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing of the face. Neurological and respiratory adverse reactions, such as headaches, cold symptoms, and dyspnea, have been reported. Gastrointestinal issues may include dysgeusia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions like urticaria, rash, and eczema may occur. Additionally, fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, and itching have been reported, although a direct association with this medication is not confirmed. When taken with expectorants, this medication may make it difficult to expel phlegm due to cough relief, potentially increasing the risk of bronchial infections. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication as its safety has not been established. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container, as it may cause accidents or decrease the quality of the medication.

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a yellow-orange lower part containing white powder

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle