Solmux Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Carbocisteine

Indications/Uses

Relief of cough esp when associated w/ acute & chronic bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis & emphysema. Cough-induced sinusitis & otitis media. Resp diseases accompanied by excessive & tenacious bronchial secretions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 12.5 mL. Childn 8-12 yr 7.5 mL. 4-7 yr 5 mL, 2-3 yr 2.5 mL. Doses are to be taken tds. Patient <1 yr 0.5 mL/kg/day in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer.

Special Precautions

History of peptic ulcer. Supervise administration in infant w/ excessive bronchial secretions. Infant & childn <2 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, skin rash. GI disturbances, GI bleeding.

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB03 - carbocisteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Solmux ped oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

Solmux

carbocisteine

Manufacturer:

United Laboratories

Distributor:

Unam