Indications
Erdostin Capsule is used for:
Symptomatic treatment of acute exacerbations of, chronic bronchitis, in adults as an expectorant.
Adult Dose
Oral
As a mucolytic
Adult: 300 mg bid. Max duration: 10 days.
Hepatic Failure
Since there are no data in patients with severe liver failure, the use of erdosteine is not recommended in these patients.
Mild to Moderate Hepatic Failure
Dose should be reduced
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Since there are no data in patients with creatinine clearance <25ml/min, the use of erdosteine is not recommended in these patients.
Administration
The capsules must be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the other excipients. Active peptic ulcer.
Precautions
Pregnancy, lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Erdosteine :
Epigastralgia, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, spasmodic colitis, headache.
Mode of Action
Erdosteine contains two sulfhydryl groups, which are freed after metabolic transformation in the liver. The liberated sulfhydryl groups break the disulphide bonds, which hold the glycoprotein fibres of mucus together. This makes the bronchial secretions more fluid and enhances elimination.
Note
Erdostin 300mg Capsule generic name is Erdosteine. Erdostin 300mg Capsule is manufactured by NIPRO JMI Pharma LimitedErdostin is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Erdostin Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.