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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Erdosteine). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Erdostin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual dose of elderly patients and adults above 18 years is 1 capsule twice daily for 10 days. But study shows that in chronic cases Erdosteine can be given up to 12 months or as directed by the physician. Erdosteine capsule may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects
Common side effect is epigastric pain. Other side effects include headache, cold, taste alterations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, angioedema and other skin allergic reactions.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
It should be used with caution in mild liver failure. In that case, should not exceed a dose of 300 mg per day.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to patients who have hypersensitivity to Erdosteine. It should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance <25 ml/min, or with severe liver failure.