Mucolex DS 250 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | General 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 in mucus
- Alters local ionic charges affecting mucus viscosity
- Alters the composition of mucin secreted by respiratory mucosa
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Based on initial dosage of 2250 mg daily in divided doses
- Adult dosage: Reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses after a satisfactory response
- Children's dosage: Normal daily dose is 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses
- Children's dosage: 2-5 years: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily
- Children's dosage: 6-12 years: 250 mg 3 times daily
- Infants: Dosage 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 first trimester of pregnancy
- No information available on its use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Should be used 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