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Carbocisteine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Carbocisteine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Carbocisteine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Carbocisteine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Carbocisteine
ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : Cough and Cold Preparations

Brand Names or Trade Names of Carbocisteine

India :

International :


Actithiol Antihistaminico, Actithiol, Amavita Carbocistein, Anatac, Arbistin, Balsoclase, Betaphlem, Broncathiol, Bronchette, Bronchobos, Bronchokod, Broncho-Pectoralis Carbocisteine, Bronchothiol, Broncoclar, Broncomucil, Broncotusilan, Bronkirex, Bronquial-Om, Broxolflem, Carbocist, Carbocisteina Actavis, Carbocisteina Almus, Carbocisteina Francia, Carbocisteina Ramini, Carbocisteina ratiopharm, Carbocisteina, Carbocistéine Biogaran Sans Sucre, Carbocistéine Hexal Santé, Carbocistéine Mylan, Carbocistéine ratiopharm Conseil, Carbocistéine Sandoz Conseil, Carbocistéine Winthrop Sans Sucre, Carbogam, Carbolin, Carzirine, C-Cysten, Chilvax, Cisdyne, Cyscarbon, Dampo Solvopect, Drill expectorant, Duxil, Ectofus, Ergix expectorant sans sucre, Exotoux, Exputex, Fayerex, Finatux, Flemgo, Flemlite, Fluditec, Fluidin Mucolitico, Fluralex, Gulaper, Humexcough, Kuiblan, Kuinsron, Lafayette Carbocisteine, Lisomucil, Lisotan, Luvoravon, Maku Mucolyticum, Mephathiol, Mucodyne DS, Mucofar, Mucogen, Mucolase, Mucolin, Mucomed, Mucosan, Mucosina, Mucothio, Mucothiol, Mucotreis, Mukoliz, Neocitran Expectorant, Pectodrill, Pectosan Expectorant, Pharex Carbocisteine, Pulmoclase, Recofluid, Reodyn, Rhinathiol Mucolyticum, Rhinathiol, S.C.M.C., Sawatene, Siroxyl, Solmux, Soludril, Throatsil CBS, Transbronchin, Tusilexil, Tussantiol, Viscoteina.

Why is Carbocisteine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for reduction of sputum viscosity. It reduces the thickness of sputum and make easier to cough up.

When should Carbocisteine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with active ulcer.

What is the dosage of Carbocisteine?

PO- Initial: The recommended dose is 750 mg 3 times/day, then 1.5 g/day in divided doses.

How should Carbocisteine be taken?

It comes as a capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Carbocisteine?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Carbocisteine?

Nausea, gastric discomfort, GI bleeding and skin rash.

What are the other precautions for Carbocisteine?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Carbocisteine?

Store it at room temperature.

Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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