Carbocisteine - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Alliance Healthcare
Description
Mucolytic to facilitate expectoration.
• 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
Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy.
Preparations Available
Oral solution, Capsule
Sizes Available
Oral solution
250 mg/5 ml oral solution, 300 ml
250 mg/5 ml sugar free oral solution, 300 ml
750 mg/10 ml oral solution, 10 ml sachets, sugar free, 15 sachets
750 mg/5 ml sugar free oral solution, 100 ml
750 mg/5 ml sugar free oral solution, 200 ml
Capsules
375 mg capsules, 120 pack
750 mg capsules, 60 pack
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