Rocamux: Sputum thinner for respiratory diseases.

Producer

Roussel Vietnam.

Ingredient

Each sachet/tablet: Carbocistein 250mg.

Pharmacodynamic

Carbocistein - a derivative of cistein - is a substance that thins sputum by severing the disulfide bridge of glycoproteins, reducing the viscosity of mucus, changing the consistency of sputum, and making it easier to spit.

Pharmacokinetics

Carbocistein is well and rapidly absorbed when administered orally. Peak plasma concentrations are reached after 1-2 hours. The plasma half-life is 1.5 to 2 hours. Carbocistein penetrates well into lung tissue and respiratory mucus, and has a local effect. Most of the drug is excreted in the urine as an unchanged drug.

Indications and uses

Treatment of secretion disorders in respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, rhinitis - pharyngitis, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic airway obstruction. Supportive treatment in inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.

Dosage and Administration

Medicine.

Adults: 3 sachets/tablet x 3 times/day.

Children from 5-12 years old: 1 pack/tablet x 3 times/day.

Children from 2-5 years old: ½ pack x 3-4 times/day.

Stir the medicine thoroughly in a little water, drink immediately after mixing.

Overdose

No data yet.

Contraindications

Allergy to ingredients of the drug.

Children under 2 years old.

Use in pregnant and lactating women

There are no data on human studies. The drug is used during pregnancy and lactation only when necessary.

Interactive

When used concomitantly, carbocistein increases the absorption of amoxicillin.

Prior treatment with cimetidine reduces the urinary excretion of carbocistein sulfoxide.

Side effects

Common: nausea, vomiting gastrointestinal disorders.

Rare: erythema, urticaria.

Caution

You should consult your doctor if:

Cough lasts more than 3 weeks or the cough gets worse.

Cough with recurrent fever.

The patient has a history of gastrointestinal ulceration.

Preservation

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected from light.

Presentation and packaging

Oral powder: box of 20 packs x 2g.

Capsules: Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.

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