Erdosteine
Description
Erdosteine is used to treat chronic obstructive bronchitis, a condition that blocks the air flow to the lungs and causes breathing difficulties.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Erdosteine
- Headache
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Taste alterations
- Skin Rash
- Itching
- Diarrhea
Uses of Erdosteine
What is it prescribed for?
- Chronic obstructive bronchitis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Erdosteine or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Hepatic cirrhosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Severe renal impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe renal impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Stomach Ulcers
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with stomach ulcers due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amoxycillin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by dissolving the thick mucus which improves the air flow to the lungs and makes breathing easier.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous respiratory agents, Mucolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Feb 2019
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