CARBOCISTEINE SYRUP
COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL of syrup contains: Carbocisteine 250 mg
Preservative: Methyl hydroxybenzoate 0,17% m/v
Each 5 mL contains: 100 mg carbocisteine;
preservative: methyl hydroxybenzoate 0,17% m/v.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 10.2.2. Medicines acting on respiratory system: Other
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Mucoflem reduces the viscosity of non-infected secretions from mucous cells in the respiratory tract.
INDICATIONS:
Adjunctive therapy in respiratory tract disorders characterised by excessive viscous mucous in the absence of infection.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Active peptic ulcer. Children under 2 years of age. Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults: Two to three medicine measuresful (10 mL to 15 mL), three times daily.
Children 6 - 12 years: One medicine measureful (5 mL) three times daily.
Children 2 - 5 years: Half a medicine measureful (2,5 mL) two to four times daily, according to age.
SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Nausea, diarrhoea and headache may occur. Gastro-intestinal bleeding, skin rash, palpitations, dizziness and heartburn have been reported. Mucoflem should be administered with caution to patients with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcer.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Refer to "Side-effects arid special precautions". Treatment is supportive and Symptomatic.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool place, below 25ºC. Protect from light.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.