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Carbocisteine - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

SIGMA 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

Avoid use in first trimester of pregnancy. 

Preparations Available

Capsule

Sizes Available

Capsules
375 mg capsules, 120 pack

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