Erdosteine capsules

About erdosteine

Mucolytic medicines, such as erdosteine, can be helpful to treat the symptoms of acute flare-ups in chronic bronchitis. Erdosteine works by making mucus (phlegm) less thick and sticky, and therefore easier to cough up.

Before taking erdosteine

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking erdosteine it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have ever had a stomach (peptic) ulcer.

• If you have problems with the way your kidneys work, or with the way your liver works.

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

How to take erdosteine capsules

• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about erdosteine and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take erdosteine capsules exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose is one capsule twice daily, for up to 10 days. Your dose will be printed on the label of the pack to remind you.

• Swallow the capsule whole with a drink of water. It is not important whether you take your dose before or after food.

• Si olvida tomar una dosis, tómela en cuanto se acuerde, a menos que sea casi la hora de la siguiente, en cuyo caso omita la dosis olvidada. No tome dos dosis juntas para compensar la dosis olvidada.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Procure acudir a las citas periódicas con su médico. Así podrá comprobar su evolución.

• People with respiratory problems who exercise regularly tend to have improved breathing. Taking a daily walk is a good start if you are not used to exercise. Try to increase the level of your activity over time if you are able.

• If you are overweight it can make breathlessness worse. Ask a dietician to give you advice on healthy eating and how to lose weight.

Can erdosteine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the ones associated with erdosteine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse al medicamento, hable con su médico o farmacéutico.

How to store erdosteine

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos