Indications And Dose
Reduction of sputum viscosity ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 2.25 g daily in divided doses, then reduced to 1.5 g daily in divided doses, as condition improves
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Reduction of sputum viscosity ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 2.25 g daily in divided doses, then reduced to 1.5 g daily in divided doses, as condition improves
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Active peptic ulceration
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History of peptic ulceration (may disrupt the gastric mucosal barrier)
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Flavours of oral liquid formulations may include cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, or rum.
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Extracted information for Carbocisteine only.
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage. skin reactions. Stevens-Johnson syndrome. vomiting
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Manufacturer advises avoid in first trimester.
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No information available.
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Extracted information for Carbocisteine only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral solution ▶Carbocisteine (Non-proprietary) Carbocisteine 50 mg per 1 ml Carbocisteine 250mg/5ml oral solution | 300 ml P £8.55 DT = £6.83 Carbocisteine 75 mg per 1 ml Carbocisteine 750mg/10ml oral solution 10ml sachets sugar-free | 15 sachet P £3.85 DT = £3.85 ▶Mucodyne (Sanofi) Carbocisteine 50 mg per 1 ml Mucodyne Paediatric 250mg/5ml syrup | 125 ml P £12.60 Mucodyne 250mg/5ml syrup | 300 ml P £8.39 DT = £6.83 Capsule ▶Carbocisteine (Non-proprietary) Carbocisteine 375 mg Carbocisteine 375mg capsules | 120 capsule P £18.98 DT = £4.78 ▶Mucodyne (Sanofi) Carbocisteine 375 mg Mucodyne 375mg capsules | 120 capsule P £18.98 DT = £4.78
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