Eldokim 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 by certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this drug or any of its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should avoid using this drug, as its metabolites may be harmful. Patients with peptic ulcers are also advised against its use. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and those with significantly decreased liver function should not use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should refrain from taking it. Patients with slightly impaired liver function should use this medication with caution and should not exceed 300 mg per day. Diabetic patients or those on a low-calorie diet should be particularly careful when using this syrup formulation. This medication contains a coloring agent known as Yellow No. 5, so individuals who are allergic or sensitive to this component should also exercise caution. Overdosing on this medication may cause excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Headaches, cold symptoms, and respiratory difficulties may arise, as well as reported gastrointestinal disturbances and skin rashes. Additionally, side effects such as fatigue, indigestion, and itching may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consultation with a physician is advised. Care should be taken as this medication, when taken with expectorants, may lead to difficulty in expelling mucus from the bronchi due to cough relief, thereby increasing the risk of bronchial infections. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication as its safety has not been sufficiently confirmed.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places; it is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle