Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml

Description

About 

{{Product} belongs to the category of drugs also known as mucolytic which performs the function of helping patients cough up mucus or sputum. It forces the phlegm to turn less sticky and thick. {{Product}} is often prescribed for the treatment of airway problems such as chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. {{Product}} may be advised for respiratory tract disorders. 

{{Product}} can be given to adults and children above the age of 2 years. {{Product}} may be prescribed to be taken 3-4 times a day or as per the condition of the patient. It is possible that some patients may not experience any kind of side effects while consuming this medication. {{Product}} may be consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding women but under the supervision of a medical expert. 

{{Product}} is advised to be taken with precautions for patients with active peptic ulcers. {{Product}} may cause some adverse effects such as rash or GI upset, however not every patient will experience them. Patients with fructose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption are advised not to consume this medication.   

Indications 

{{Product}} can be used to treat:

• Respiratory conditions exacerbated by mucus 
• Glue ear 
• COPD 

   How To Use {{Product}}

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How Does {{Product}} Work

{{Product}}  performs the function of helping patients cough up mucus or sputum. It forces the phlegm to turn less sticky and thick. 

Dosage 

Adult Dosage 

15ml 3 times a day, can be reduced to 5ml three times a day.

Children Dosage 

2-5 year old: 5ml 3-4 times a day. 

5-12 years old: 10ml three times a day 

Pregnancy Use And Lactation 

It is unknown whether {{Product}} is safe to be consumed by pregnant women or not, {{Product}} may be prescribed when highly essential under the care and supervision of a doctor, otherwise, {{Product}} is not recommended to be consumed by pregnant women, especially during the first trimester. 

It is unknown whether {{Product}} is safe to be consumed by breastfeeding women and should be avoided and only consumed when prescribed as safe by a medical expert. 

Precautions 

Please inform your doctor about the following before consuming Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml:

• Elderly 
• Breastfeeding/ pregnant 
• Hypersensitivity to components 
• Active peptic ulcer

Contraindications

Please inform your doctor about the following or history of following before consuming Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml:

• Active peptic ulcer 
• Hypersensitivity to components 

 Adverse Effects

Common Effects 

• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Diarrhea 
• sickness

Rare Effects

• GI upset 
• Rash

How To Cope-Up With Some Adverse Effects 

Feeling or Being Sick – Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you are sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water.

GI Upset – Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you are sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water.

Skin Rash – Can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream. Apply a cold compress to the rash helps reduce itchiness and redness caused by the rash. An antihistamine (prescribed by a doctor) is also recommended as an effective way to combat any skin rash.

Nausea – Patients experiencing this adverse effect are advised to take deep breaths, intake tea or coffee, get a good night’s rest, and not overburden themselves for a few days.

Diarrhea – Avoid spicy or oily food and stay hydrated. 

Key Points 

• {{Product}} can be consumed with or without meals
• {{Product}} is to be consumed 3-4 times a day
• {{Product}} may not cause side effects for everyone 

FAQ’s

Q1. HOW TO STORE Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml?

Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

Q2. WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml?

 An extra dose or two of Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml is not known to cause any harm but excess ingestion of Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor

Q3. WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

Q4. WILL Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

Q5. WILL Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml AFFECT MY FERTILITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

Q6. DOES Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml CAUSE ADDICTION?

No. This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

Q7. HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml is prescribed to be applied for 2-3 weeks or as advised by your doctor.

Q8. WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml?

It is advised that the drug is taken at the same time each day, and an alarm can be placed to remind patients to take Carbex 100mg/5ml Syrup 120 ml at the proper time