Carbolin 375 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 75.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Expectoration in upper respiratory inflammation (pharyngitis, laryngitis)
- Expectoration in acute bronchitis
- Expectoration in bronchial asthma
- Expectoration in chronic bronchitis
- Expectoration in bronchiectasis
- Expectoration in pulmonary tuberculosis
- Drainage in chronic sinusitis
- Drainage in otitis media with effusion
Pharmacology
Reduces the viscosity of non-infected secretions in the respiratory tract
Dosage & Administration
- Adults (including elderly):
- Initial dosage of 2250 mg daily in divided doses (750 mg 3 times daily)
- Reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses (375 mg 4 times daily)
- Children: Normal daily dose is 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses
- 2-5 years: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily
- 6-12 years: 250 mg 3 times daily
- Infants: Dosage has not been established
Interaction
No reported hazardous or therapeutically useful interactions
Contraindications
Active peptic ulceration and hypersensitivity to the drug
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Headache
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy, no information available on its use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with a recent history of peptic ulcer and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding
Therapeutic Class
Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children