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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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