Erdostein Capsule (Erdosteine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg of erdosteine orally 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 certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients should not take it. Furthermore, it should not be administered to patients with liver cirrhosis or those with certain enzyme deficiencies since it may cause metabolic issues in the body. Patients with peptic ulcers should also refrain from taking this medication. Patients with severe kidney impairment or severe liver dysfunction should also avoid using this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with a genetic inability to digest lactose should not take it. Patients with mild or moderate liver dysfunction 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 syrup formulations. Individuals allergic to specific dyes included in this medication should also exercise caution. In case of overdose, symptoms like excessive sweating, dizziness, and facial flushing may occur. Neurological and respiratory adverse reactions such as headache, cold symptoms, and dyspnea have also been reported. Gastrointestinal disturbances may manifest as dysgeusia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Allergic reactions on the skin may include urticaria, erythema, and eczema. Some patients may also report symptoms like fatigue, indigestion, palpitations, swelling of the face or body, itching, weakness, and rashes. Caution is required if this medication is taken with expectorants, as cough relief may hinder the expulsion of mucus from the bronchi, increasing the risk of bronchial infections. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication. Although no specific toxicity was found in animal experiments, safety for humans has not been established.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Doing so will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a prolonged period.

Appearance

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

Package unit

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