Solmux Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Carbocisteine

Indications/Uses

Relief of cough characterized by excessive or sticky sputum or phlegm to help treat resp tract disorders eg, acute bronchitis. Reduces exacerbations associated w/ COPD & inhibits adherence of bacteria & virus to human resp cells. Otitis media w/ effusion (glue ear).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult & childn >12 yr 1 cap every 8 hr. Forte susp Adult & childn >12 yr 5 mL every 8 hr. Ped syr Childn 8-12 yr 15 mL every 8 hr, 4-7 yr 10 mL every 8 hr, 2-3 yr 5 mL every 8 hr. Ped susp Childn 8-12 yr 7.5 mL every 8 hr, 4-7 yr 5 mL every 8 hr, 2-3 yr 2.6 mL. Oral drops Childn 1-2 yr 1.5 mL every 6 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Active stomach or intestinal ulcer.

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Special Precautions

History of stomach or intestinal ulcer & GI bleeding.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, GI bleeding & skin rashes.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Solmux cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P11/cap);4's (P11/cap)

Form

Solmux Infant oral drops 40 mg/mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's

Form

Solmux Forte oral susp 500 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P129/bottle)

Form

Solmux Ped oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

Form

Solmux Ped syr 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Solmux

carbocisteine

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc