| Indications: |
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an adjuvant therapy to remove viscid
mucus in a wide range of conditions,
such as: |
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Acute respiratory diseases: bronchitis,
pneumonia, tracheobronchitis and acute
asthma. |
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Chronic respiratory disorders: bronchitis,
emphysema, T.B., pneumoconiosis, COPD. |
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Post-operative and post-traumatic
pulmonary complications. |
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Otitis Media (AOM, OME) and Glue-ear. |
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| Precautions: |
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| Pregnant Women: |
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There are no reports of teratogenic
effects, however, carbocisteine is
not recommended in the first trimester. |
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| Breast
Milk: |
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There is no information on the use
of carbocisteine during lactation. |
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| The Elderly: |
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Many reported trials have included
elderly patients and no special problems
have arisen. |
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| Adverse Reactions: |
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There are very rare reported reactions
skin rashes, nausea, headaches, myalgia,
dizziness. |
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| Acute Over-Dosage: |
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Gastrointestinal disturbance is
the only likely symptom and no active
treatment is necessary. |
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| Contraindications: |
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There are no contraindications. |
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| Interference with Clinical
Tests: |
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| Dosage: |
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| Adults: |
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The Adult Syrup or Capsule is used
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Usual Dose: 1 Capsule
3 - 4 times daily, or 2 teaspoonfuls
(10 ml) of the Adult Syrup 3 times
daily. |
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Severe Cases: 2
Capsules, or 1 tablespoonful (15ml)
of the Adult Syrup, 3 times daily.
(till adequate response is obtained). |
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| Children |
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The Pediatric Syrup is used |
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1 - 5 years of age:
½ - 1 teaspoonful (2.5 ml –
5 ml), 3 times daily. |
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6 - 12 years of age: 2 teaspoonfuls
(10ml), 3 times daily. |
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20 mg./Kg body weight in divided
doses |
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| How Supplied: |
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Capsules: |
Boxes of 20 capsules.
Each capsule contains 375 mg Carbocisteine. |
Adult
Syrup: |
Bottles of 120 ml.
Each 5 ml contains 250 mg Carbocisteine. |
Pediatric
Syrup |
Bottles of 120 ml.
Each 5 ml contains 125 mg carbocisteine. |
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