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Carboten DS 10250mg/5ml

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Dosage form:
Syrup
Pack size:
100ml bot

৳ 40/unit

Pack: ৳ 40

At a glance

Carbocisteine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Carbocisteine is mucolytic medication. It is used in the treatment of various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. Carbocisteine should be taken with or without food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include facial swelling, allergic reaction, shortness of breath, rash, and Wheezing. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while on treatment with this medicine. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or if you have stomach problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must take doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Carbocisteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Indications

• respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

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.

Dosage

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.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbocisteine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

Common: • Facial swelling • Allergic reaction • Breathlessness • Rash • Wheezing

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Carbocisteine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Carbocisteine helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions. Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulceration.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carbocisteine.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Carbocisteine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Carbocisteine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Carbocisteine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Carbocisteine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Nose in close Cold chest flue a Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection Dr In my throat while am silent there is some sounding breath came to out side What is that mean. Am smoke 3 cigarettes per day This is related to respiratory tract problemsU require consultation with chest physician Cough and infection in throat Indigestion It can be pharyngitis with respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination Cough problem and body pain also headache It can be viral infection or respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist I AM SUFFERING FROM FEVER AND COLD WITH HEAD ACHE Most probably u are having upper respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT doctor Cough with pain near swallowing area. It can be pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist Wet cough with mucus & body ache from last few days Consult chest physician as it is due to lower respiratory tract infection Suffering from cold. Difficulty breathing and swallowing in the morning. Can be viral upper respiratory tract infection or tonsillitis. Consult a ENT specialist

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.