Carbocysteine

General English name: Carbocisteine

Brand: Mucodyne

Application: To help clean sputum in respiratory diseases associated with cough

 

 

Carbocysteine drug information

Medication Information: Medications such as carbocysteine ​​can be helpful for people with long-term respiratory illness, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Carbocysteine ​​makes coughing easier by making the mucus less thick and sticky. It can also make it difficult for bacteria to cause chest infections. Carbocysteine ​​should be used regularly to relieve the symptoms of mild or severe COPD in the patient.

 

Contraindications to the use of your Carbocysteine

• Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
• Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.

 

Drug interaction of Carbocysteine

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

 

Tips to consider before taking Carbocysteine

Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to know the following before taking carbocysteine:

• If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding your baby.
• If you have a history of stomach ulcers.
• If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.

 

Possible side Carbocysteine

All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:

• Gastrointestinal bleeding (vomiting with blood or black stools), skin rash, swelling or blisters

Tell your doctor if you notice any specific symptoms that you think may be related to carbocysteine.

 

How to store Carbocysteine

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.