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Carbex 250Mg 120Ml Suspension
Carbex 250Mg 120Ml Suspension
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SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Carbocisteine
Used For
Fever & Cough
How it works
Carbocisteine works by making phlegm (mucus) less sticky. This makes it easier for you to cough up.
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Carbocisteine
Side Effects
Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (blood in vomit or black stools), Skin rash or blistering of the skin, swelling of the face or lips.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you (or your child) are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Indication
Carbocisteine is a mucolytic agent for the adjunctive therapy of respiratory tract disorders characterised by excessive, viscous mucus, including chronic obstructive airways disease.
When not to Use
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
Caution is advised in the administration of carbocisteine in individuals susceptible to gastroduodenal ulcers, as mucolytics have the capacity to destroy the gastric mucosal barrier.
WARNINGS
Warning 1
You (or your child) must not use medicines which suppress cough (cough suppressants) or which dry out bronchial secretions when taking this children syrup. This is because this Children syrup thins secretions, making them easier to cough up. Coughing is a useful mechanism for expectoration.
Warning 2
Treatment should be stopped if bleeding in the stomach or intestine occurs .
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you (or your child) have a fever or are coughing up greenish mucus .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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