Carbocisteine
Description
Carbocisteine is a mucolytic agent used to relieve the chest congestion caused by thick and sticky mucus in the airways. This may be associated with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), bronchitis, emphysema, etc.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Carbocisteine
- Itching and skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Dry mouth
Uses of Carbocisteine
What is it prescribed for?
- Mucolytic
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to carbocisteine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Peptic Ulcer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from peptic ulcer due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use in children
Capsule Form: The capsule form of this medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Syrup Form: The syrup form of this medicine is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age except on the instruction of the doctor.
Gastrointestinal Ulcers
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal ulcers due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Antitussives (Cough suppressants)
This medicine is not recommended for use with cough suppressants or medicines that dry up bronchial secretions. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Tolbutamide
Glimepiride
Chloramphenicol
Ketoconazole
Gliclazide
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take/Administer this medicine with or without food. Do not take/administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the thickness of mucus present in the airways, allowing the patient to breathe freely and deeply.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Mucolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Jan 2019
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