Erdostyne Oral Suspension 60 ml belongs to the expectorant or mucolytic agent class. It is generally used to treat the symptoms of worsening short, severe episodes of chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs. Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) defined as a productive cough of more than three months occurring within two years.
Erdostyne Oral Suspension 60 ml contains Erdosteine, a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner). It works by modulating the sputum viscosity in the respiratory tract, making it more fluid and less thick, increasing the mucociliary rate and allowing mucus removal from the respiratory tract.
You should take Erdostyne Oral Suspension 60 ml exactly as your doctor has instructed. This medication may have some common adverse effects, including epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, taste changes, and heartburn. The majority of these Erdostyne Oral Suspension 60 ml negative effects subside over time without the need for medical care. However, consult a doctor if the adverse effects worsen or persist.
It is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to erdosteine or any other ingredients present in Erdostyne Oral Suspension 60 ml or if you suffer from severe liver failure, severely decreased kidney function, and have a stomach ulcer or deficiency of the cystathionine-synthetase enzyme (metabolic condition). The use of erdosteine in pregnant or breastfeeding women is not recommended. It should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.