Carbolin DS 250 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
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 viscosity of non-infected secretions from mucous cells in the respiratory tract
- Breaks disulphide bonds which cross-link certain glycoprotein molecules present in the mucus
- Alters local ionic charges affecting the viscosity of mucus
- Alters the composition of mucin secreted by the respiratory mucosa
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosage of 2250 mg daily in divided doses for adults
- Reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response has been obtained
- Normal daily dose is 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses for children
- 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily for 2-5 years old
- 250 mg 3 times daily for 6-12 years old
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 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