Castin 375 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 125.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Expectoration in the following diseases: Upper respiratory inflammation (pharyngitis, laryngitis), Acute bronchitis, Bronchial asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, 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
- Breaks disulphide bonds and alters local ionic charges to affect mucus viscosity
- Alters the composition of mucin secreted by the respiratory mucosa
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
- Dosage in infants has not been established
Interaction
No hazardous or therapeutically useful interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in active peptic ulceration and in patients with 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 the use of carbocisteine during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with 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