Erdosteine

Expectorant · Mucolytic

Indications

Used in the treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract characterised by productive cough. See below under dosage.

Dosage

Adults: For acute & chronic respiratory disease: 300 mg twice daily for 3-4 wk. For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 300 mg twice daily or 225 mg 2-3 times daily for 3-6 mth. To preserve lung structure in smokers: 300 mg twice daily for 2-3 mth. To preserve lung structure in Tuberculosis: 150 mg twice daily. For maintenance therapy: 150 mg twice daily for 3-4 wk. Children: For acute & chronic respiratory disease: 8-12 yr: 150 mg twice daily for 2-3 wk; 4-8 yr: 175 mg twice daily for 1-2 wk; 6 mth to 3 yr: 87 mg twice daily for 1-2 wk.

Adverse Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. Precautions: Gastroduodenal ulcer.

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