Rhinathiol Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Carbocisteine

Indications/Uses

Adult syr: Adults >15 yr who have had recent resp disorders w/ difficulty expectorating. Childn syr: Patients w/ congestion of lung airways. To make phlegm more fluid, thus making it easier to cough up.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult syr Adult >15 yr 15 mL (750 mg) tds. Max duration of treatment: 5 days. Childn syr Childn >5 yr 5 mL tds, 2-5 yr 5 mL bd. Max duration of treatment: 8-10 days.

Administration

Adult syr: Should be taken on an empty stomach.. Childn syr: May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to carbocisteine or methyl parahydroxybenzoate. Stomach or intestinal ulcer. Childn syr: Childn <2 yr, as bronchial congestion may become worse.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Rhinathiol Adult syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Rhinathiol Childn syr 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Rhinathiol

carbocisteine

Manufacturer:

Unither