Carbocisteine: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info

Dosage/Direction for Use Administration Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Overdosage Action Storage CIMS Class ATC Classification

Concise Prescribing Info

Indications/Uses

Excessive mucus or sputum.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: PO Initial: 2,250 mg/day in divided doses, reduce to 1,500 mg/day when response is obtained.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulceration. Children <2 years.

Special Precautions

Patient with history of gastroduodenal ulcers, bronchospasm, asthma or respiratory failure. Debilitated patients. Children ≥2 years. Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Significant: Gastrointestinal bleeding. Rarely, urticaria and bronchospasm. Immune system disorders: Anaphylactic reactions, fixed drug eruption. Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, gastric discomfort. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Bronchorrhea. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rashes. Rarely, bullous dermatitis (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme).

CIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB03 - carbocisteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

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