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Carbocisteine - Brown & Burk UK Ltd

Brown & Burk

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 use during first trimester of pregnancy. 

Preparations Available

Oral solution, Capsule

Sizes Available

Oral solution
250 mg/5 ml sugar free oral solution, 300 ml

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

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