Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2017 Publisher: Intrapharm Laboratories Limited, The Courtyard Barns, Choke Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6PT, UNITED KINGDOM
This medicine is indicated in adults and children over 15 years for the adjunctive therapy of respiratory tract disorders characterised by excessive, viscous mucus, including chronic obstructive airways disease.
For adults and children over 15 years only.
Oral route.
One 10 ml sachet contains 750 mg of carbocisteine.
The standard dose is 750 mg, 3 times a day (i.e. 2250mg), or 1 sachet, 3 times a day. The dose should be reduced to 1500mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response is obtained i.e. dose reduction from 3 sachets per day to 2 sachets per day (taken separately).
This medicine is appropriate for patients following a low sugar or low calorie diet.
Gastric lavage may be beneficial, followed by observation. Gastrointestinal disorders is the most likely symptom of overdosage. In such cases, it is advised to reduce the dosage.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Do not store above 25°C.
10 ml sachet (PET/Aluminium/PE); box of 10, 12 or 15.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
No special requirements.
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