Erdomed powder for cleansing the respiratory tract. Composition and use of the drug

Erdomed powder is a preparation that helps to clear the respiratory tract and facilitates expectoration. The drug thins the secretions in the respiratory tract and facilitates its removal. The active substance of the drug is erdostein, which is a derivative of the amino acid methionine. This substance increases the secretion of mucus in the respiratory tract and reduces its viscosity. The medicine is a powder for oral suspension and is available without a prescription.

Erdomed powder, Manufacturer: Medagro International

powder for oral suspension; 35 mg / ml; 100 ml

powder for oral suspension; 225 mg; 20 sachets, prescription drug inerdostein

Erdomed powder – indications for admission

The indications for taking Erdomed powder are:

1. treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract, bronchi and lungs associated with inappropriate secretion and transport of mucous secretions,
2. prevention of seasonal exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.

Erdomed powder and contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Erdomed powder are:

1. allergy to any component of the preparation or substances containing sulfhydryl groups -SH,
2. liver problems (e.g. increased liver enzymes in the blood)
3. kidney failure
4. homocystinuria (a disorder of amino acid metabolism),
5. fenyloketonuria,
6. use during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
7. use in sachets in children up to 12 years of age,
8. use in the bottle for children under 2 years of age.

Dosage of Erdomed powder

Use of the preparation in sachets:

1. Adults: 1 sachet 2-3 times a day.
2. Children after the age of 12: 1 sachet twice a day, every 2 hours.

No dosage adjustment is necessary for the elderly. There is no need to change the dosage in the elderly and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Using Erdomed in the bottle

Add water to the bottle and shake until a thin cloudy suspension is obtained. If necessary, it is recommended to refill with water up to the mark and shake it again. This produces 100 ml of boiled suspension. Store the suspension at 2-8 ° C for no longer than a week.

1. For children over 2 years of age, the dosage will be determined by the doctor depending on the body weight; the usual dose is 10 mg / kg body weight in 2 divided doses:
2. body weight 15-20 kg: 2,5 ml twice a day,
3. body weight 21-30 kg: 5 ml twice a day,
4. body weight over 30 kg: 7,5 ml twice a day.

There is no need to change the dosage of the drug in the elderly.

Erdomed powder – side effects

Erdomed powder may cause the following side effects:

1. nausea,
2. vomiting,
3. heartburn,
4. diarrhea,
5. constipation
6. taste disturbance
7. abdominal pain,
8. Headache,
9. dizziness,
10. dry mouth
11. bad mood,
12. hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, hives, fever).