Carbocisteine - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals
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
Manufacturer advises 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 oral solution, 300 ml, sugar free
750 mg/10 ml oral solution, 10 ml sachets, 15 sachets
750 mg/5 ml oral solution, 200 ml, sugar free
Capsules
375 mg capsules, 120 pack
750 mg capsules, 60 pack
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