Erdosteine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Erdosteine is a mucolytic cough medicine. It is used for chesty cough, bronchitis and COPD. In Pakistan it is available as capsules, sachets and suspension, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Erdosteine works
Erdosteine is converted in the body into active compounds that break the chemical bonds holding thick mucus together. The mucus becomes thinner and easier to cough up. It also has some antioxidant activity, which may help protect the airways.
What is Erdosteine used for?
Erdosteine is used to loosen thick mucus in chesty coughs, acute bronchitis and flare-ups of chronic bronchitis or COPD. Clearing mucus can make coughing more productive and breathing more comfortable. In people with COPD, it is sometimes taken over longer periods to help reduce flare-ups. It is not intended for dry coughs.
Side effects of Erdosteine
Erdosteine is usually well tolerated. Side effects, when they happen, are mostly mild and include:
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Change in taste
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Get medical help straight away if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, or if you become very breathless or cough up blood.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease, as Erdosteine may not be suitable.
- Let your doctor know if you have a stomach ulcer.
- Drinking plenty of fluids helps keep mucus loose.
- It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.
- Avoid taking it with cough suppressants unless advised, as these stop you clearing the loosened mucus.
Frequently asked questions about Erdosteine
What is the price of Erdosteine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Erdosteine products currently in stock range from Rs 171 to Rs 433 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dostin Sachet 225mg at Rs 171. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Erdosteine are available in Pakistan?
Erdosteine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Dostin (Brookes Pharmaceutical Labs (Pak) Ltd) and Erdozet (Continental Pharma).Do I need a prescription for Erdosteine?
Erdosteine is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Can Erdosteine be used during pregnancy?
It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.
Are all Erdosteine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Erdosteine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Erdosteine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Erdosteine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
