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Indications
Acute & chronic bronchitis; Bronchiectasis; Asthmatic bronchitis & Emphysema
Dosage
Adult: Initially, 2,250 mg daily in divided doses, may be decreased to 1,500 mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response is obtained.
Child: 2-5 years Usual dose: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily or 200 mg daily in 2 divided doses; 6-12 years Usual dose: 100 mg or 250 mg tid.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Storage
Syrup/oral solution: Store below 25°C. Tab/cap: Store below 30°C.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Refer to manufacturer labeling for further detail.
Special Precautions
Patient with history of gastroduodenal ulcers, chronic bronchial asthma, respiratory failure. Patients taking concomitant medicines known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Not recommended to be concomitantly used with antitussives and/or medicines that dry up bronchial secretions. Children (≥2 years) and elderly. Pregnancy and lactation.
MedsGo Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
Features
- Carbocisteine
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