Tulsi 125 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
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 from mucous cells in the respiratory tract by breaking disulphide bonds and altering local ionic charges.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults (including elderly): Initial dosage of 2250 mg daily in divided doses, reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response has been obtained
- 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 not established
Interaction
No hazardous or therapeutically useful interactions reported
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 about 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, away from light & moisture; keep out of the reach of children