Mucodyn 375 Capsule

Carbocisteine
375mg
Elder Pharmaceuticals.
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Indications

Mucodyn 375 Capsule is used for: Bronchiectasis, Mucolytic, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

Adult Dose

Oral As a mucolytic Adult: Initially, 750 mg tid, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses.

Child Dose

Oral As a mucolytic Child: 2-5 yr: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily; 6-12 yr: 250 mg tid.

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contra Indications

Active peptic ulceration.

Precautions

History of peptic ulceration.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Carbocisteine : Nausea, gastric discomfort, GI bleeding, skin rash.

Mechanism of Action

Carbocisteine is a mucolytic. Carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore plays a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucous.

Note

Mucodyn 375 375mg Capsule manufactured by Elder Pharmaceuticals.. Its generic name is Carbocisteine. Mucodyn 375 is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Mucodyn 375 Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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