Carbocisteine Capsule 500mg (CISFLEM)-100
Generic Name: Carbocisteine
Brand Name: Cisflem
Dosage Strength: 500mg
Dosage form: Capsule
Indications: It is indicated over the counter and in prescription formulas to clear airway secretions in conditions associated with increased mucus.
Carbocisteine capsules are used as a treatment for disorders of the respiratory tract associated with excessive mucus. Indicated in chronic and acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema and bronchial asthma.
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What is in the carbocisteine capsules?
The generic carbocisteine capsule contains:
- Carbocisteine 500 mg
What are the carbocisteine capsules used for?
The carbocisteine capsules can be used to treat the following:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Bronchiectasis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary emphysema
- Bronchial asthma
How much and how often should you use the product?
Generic carbocisteine capsules are taken orally. Your doctor will inform you of the right dosage or number of capsules you should be taking each day based on your age, overall health, and medical conditions.
It is recommended that you should take one 500 mg carbocisteine capsule every 8 hours or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Mechanism of Action:
The hypersecretion of mucus characterizes serious respiratory conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis (CF), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It blocks bacterial adherence to cells, preventing pulmonary infections. Glycoproteins (fucomucins, sialomucins and sulfomucins) regulate the viscoelastic properties of bronchial mucus. Increased fucomucins can be found in the mucus of patients with COPD. Carbocisteine serves to restore equilibrium between sialomucins and fucomucins, likely by intracellular stimulation of sialyl transferase enzyme, thus reducing mucus viscosity.
Precautions
Before using this medication, notify your doctor if you have or are:
- Allergic to any food or syrup or substance
- Below 18 years of age
- Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.
Side Effects
Below are the possible side effects that you may experience from taking carbocisteine capsules. These side effects are possible but do not always occur. If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking the product and immediately consult with your doctor.
- Allergic reaction
- Bloody stool
- Irregular heartbeat
- Symptoms of low blood sugar
- Vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds
Carbocisteine capsules are available in all The Generics Pharmacy branches nationwide at a very affordable price.
Generic Name: Carbocisteine
Brand Name: Cisflem
Dosage Strength: 500mg
Dosage form: Capsule
Indications: It is indicated over the counter and in prescription formulas to clear airway secretions in conditions associated with increased mucus.
Carbocisteine capsules are used as a treatment for disorders of the respiratory tract associated with excessive mucus. Indicated in chronic and acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema and bronchial asthma.
