Erdolin Capsule

Erdosteine
300 mg
UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size30's pack
Retail Price15.00

Indications

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

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

Not Classi

Adverse Effects

Epigastralgia, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, spasmodic colitis, headache.

Mechanism 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

Erdolin 300 mg Capsule manufactured by UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Erdosteine.