Erphen 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 used in certain patients. Individuals allergic to this drug or any of its components should not take it. Patients with liver cirrhosis or certain enzyme deficiencies should not take this medication as it may affect metabolic processes in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid this drug. Patients with very poor kidney function and severely impaired liver function should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with slightly impaired or moderately impaired liver function should be cautious and ensure the daily dosage does not exceed 300 mg. Patients with diabetes or those on a calorie-restricted diet need to be particularly careful when using this medication in syrup form. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so patients with allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to this dye should also use it with caution. Overdose may result in symptoms such as excessive sweating, dizziness, and flushing. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, cold symptoms, respiratory distress, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn have also been reported. Skin reactions such as urticaria, rash, or eczema may occur. Additionally, various side effects, including fatigue, dyspepsia, palpitations, facial or generalized edema, itching, and lethargy, may occur, so caution is necessary. This medication may make it difficult to clear phlegm from the bronchi when taken with expectorants due to cough relief, increasing the risk of bronchial infections and bronchospasms, so extra caution is advised when used together. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid this medication as its safety is not confirmed. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it can cause accidents or deteriorate the quality of the drug.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken in consultation with a doctor or pharmacist if used with cough medicines.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; thus, it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

A hard capsule containing a white powder with a dark green upper part and a light yellow lower part.

Package unit

30 C/bottle, 100 C/bottle