Garen Cool Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be given to certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components should not use it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or cystathionine synthase deficiency should also avoid using this medication. Patients with peptic ulcers and those with severely impaired renal function should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely reduced liver function should avoid using this medication. Patients with slightly impaired liver function should use this medication with caution and ensure that the daily dosage does not exceed 300 mg. Diabetic patients or those on low-calorie diets should be cautious when using this medication in syrup form. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, and individuals who have experienced allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should be careful. Overdose of this medication may cause excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing. Respiratory issues such as headaches, cold symptoms, and difficulty breathing may also occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include abnormal taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Skin reactions such as hives, rashes, and eczema may occur. Additionally, fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, and swelling of the face or body have been reported following the use of this medication. Taking this medication with cough medicines can make it difficult to expel mucus from the bronchi, increasing the risk of bronchial infections and causing constriction of the bronchi, so particular caution is required. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medication. Although no particular harm has been observed in animal studies, safety in humans has not been fully established.

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication’s efficacy and safety.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a green upper part and a yellow lower part containing a white to almost white powder

Package unit

10 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP]