Carbocisteine - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
Medihealth (Northern) Ltd
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 in first trimester of pregnancy.
Preparations Available
Oral solution, Capsule
Sizes Available
Oral solution
250 mg/5 ml oral solution, 300 ml
Capsules
375 mg capsules, 120 pack
750 mg capsules, 60 pack
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