In vitro and in vivo evaluation of erdosteine capsule

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to compare in vitro dissolution characteristics and bioavailability in beagle dog of a hard gelatine capsule containing erdosteine (Yuhan Erdosteine capsule$\^$TM/) with those of commercial product (Erdos capsule$\^$TM/). Methods. Yuhan Erdosteine capsule$\^$TM/ was prepared using erdosteine 300 mg, lactose, magnesium stearate, and others by powder filling method. The dissolution characteristics of Yuhan Erdosteine capsule$\^$TM/ and Erdos capsule$\^$TM/ were determined by USP dissolution apparatus 2. (omitted)