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Carbocisteine - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

AAH Pharmaceuticals

Description

Reduction of sputum viscosity. 

• Child 2–4 years: 62.5–125 mg, 4 times daily
• Child 5–11 years: 250 mg, 3 times daily
• Over 12 years: initially 2.25 g daily in divided doses, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses as condition improves.

Indications

Reduction of sputum viscosity.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulceration. 

Preparations Available

Oral solution, Capsule.

Sizes Available

Oral solution
250 mg/5 ml oral solution, 300 ml 
750 mg/10 ml oral solution, 10 ml sachets, sugar free, 15 sachets 
750 mg/5 ml oral solution, 100 ml
750 mg/5 ml oral solution, 200 ml 

Capsules
375 mg capsules, 120 pack 
750 mg capsules, 60 pack

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