Relief of cough characterized by excessive or sticky sputum or phlegm to help treat resp tract disorders eg, acute bronchitis. Reduces exacerbations associated w/ COPD & inhibits adherence of bacteria & virus to human resp cells. Otitis media w/ effusion (glue ear).
100 mg/5 mL syrChildn 8-12 yr 15 mL every 8 hr, 4-7 yr 10 mL every 8 hr, 2-3 yr 5 mL every 8 hr. 200 mg/5 mL syrChildn 8-12 yr 7.5 mL every 8 hr, 4-7 yr 5 mL every 8 hr, 2-3 yr 2.5 mL. Oral dropsChildn 1-2 yr 1.5 mL every 6 hr.
History of stomach or intestinal ulcer & GI bleeding. Discontinue use if symptoms worsen or do not improve; undesirable effect or new symptoms occur. Do not use w/ other medicines containing carbocisteine.
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