Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml

Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml is a syrup made by Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd that contains Carbocisteine 5%, a mucolytic cough medicine. It is used for chesty cough with thick mucus, bronchitis and COPD. Pack size: carbex 5% 250mg syrup 120ml.

Uses of Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml

Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml is used to make thick, sticky mucus easier to clear from the chest. It helps with chesty, productive coughs during chest infections and bronchitis, and is often prescribed long term for people with COPD who bring up a lot of phlegm, where it may also help to reduce the number of flare-ups. It does not help a dry, tickly cough.

How Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml works

Carbocisteine changes the chemical make-up of mucus in the airways, making it thinner and less sticky. Thinner mucus is easier for the tiny hairs lining the airways to move and easier to cough up, which helps to clear the chest.

Possible side effects

Side effects with Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml are not very common, but some people notice:

• Stomach discomfort or indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Mild skin rash

Get medical help straight away if you vomit blood, pass black or tarry stools, or develop swelling of the face, a severe rash or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Carbex 5% 250mg Syrup 120ml if you have an active stomach or duodenal ulcer, and tell your doctor if you have had one in the past.
• It is not recommended for children under two years of age.
• Avoid it in the first three months of pregnancy and speak to your doctor before using it while pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not take it together with cough suppressants unless your doctor advises it, as they stop you clearing the loosened mucus.
• See a doctor if your cough lasts more than three weeks, or if you cough up blood or become breathless.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not use it after the expiry date or the period stated on the label once opened. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.