Mucolit oral solution

Active Ingredients

Carbocysteine 250 mg/5 ml

Indications

Therapeutic class:

Expectorants.

Mucolit oral solution reduces the viscosity of the mucus and acts as expectorant. The medicine is intended for relief in respiratory system disorders accompanied by excessive and/or viscous mucus.

Instructions

The generally accepted dosage is:

2-5 years:

1.25-2.5 ml 4 times per day

6-12 years:

5 ml 3 times per day

Adults and children over the age of 12 years:

15 ml and when there is an improvement the dosage may be reduced to 10 ml 3 times per day

Accepted dosage for children based on weight:

Children at the same age may have significantly different weights. That is why it is recommended to determine the dosage per weight according to the calculation below:

0.4-0.5 ml (20-25 mg) per kg body weight per day. The total dose should be divided into 3-4 doses during the day, according to age.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

If no improvement in your condition is felt within 7 days, contact the doctor. However, if your condition is getting worse during treatment, you should contact the doctor before the 7 days of treatment are over.

Wash the measuring cup before each use.

You should use a measuring spoon or a syringe that is designated for measuring the proper amount of medicine. If a spoon or any other measuring device was not provided with the package, consult a pharmacist. Do not use a household teaspoon to measure the amount of medicine. Household teaspoons vary in their sizes and you may not receive the appropriate amount of medicine.

If a dosage lower than 2.5 ml is required, use a suitable device for measurement (e.g. a syringe), which can be purchased from a pharmacy.

Once the bottle has been opened, the solution may be used for 6 months.

Warnings

Do not use Mucolit oral solution if you are sensitive (allergic) to carbocysteine or to any of the additional ingredients the medicine contains. Signs of allergic reaction include: rash, breathing or swallowing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue.

Do not use this medicine if you have a gastric or intestinal ulcer.

Before treatment with Mucolit oral solution, inform the doctor if:

• You are elderly
• You have had a gastric or intestinal ulcer in the past

If you are taking or have recently taken other medicines, including non-prescription medicines and dietary supplements, tell the doctor or the pharmacist. Especially if you are taking other medicines that may cause gastric bleeding

Use of Mucolit oral solution is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not use the medicine without consulting a doctor prior to starting the treatment if you are pregnant, might be pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

The solution contains maltitol. If you have been told by the doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

The medicine is not intended for children under the age of 2.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.