Castin 125 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Castin Cough Expectorant & Mucolytic Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Expectoration
- Drainage
- Reduces mucus viscosity
- Alters mucus composition
Materials
- Carbocisteine
Technical Specifications
- Dosage for Adults: 2250 mg daily in divided doses, reduced to 1500 mg daily
- Dosage for Children: 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses
- Dosage for 2-5 years: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily
- Dosage for 6-12 years: 250 mg 3 times daily
- Dosage for Infants: Not established
Design Elements
- Syrup form
Usability Features
- Not recommended in first trimester of pregnancy
Indications
- Expectoration in upper respiratory inflammation
- 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 mucus viscosity
- Alters mucin composition
- Breaks disulphide bonds in mucus
Interaction
- No hazardous or therapeutically useful interactions reported
Contraindications
- Active peptic ulceration
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Headache
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in first trimester of pregnancy
- No information on use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with recent history of peptic ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children