Indications
Erdosteine is a mucolytic medicine, which means it helps loosen mucus. Doctors use it to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases. It also eases the symptoms linked with short episodes of chronic bronchitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Erdosteine is a prodrug, which means the body has to change it before it works. It is metabolised into N-thiodiglycolyl-homocysteine, and this process forms free thiol groups. These groups open the disulphide bonds of the bronchial mucoproteins, so the mucus and purulent sputum become less viscous.
Erdosteine also works against the local formation of free radicals. It inhibits the activity of the elastase enzyme as well, and it reduces the adhesion of bacteria to epithelial cells.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Erdosteine is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.