Robikids

Robikids

carbocisteine

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

GSK Consumer Healthcare
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Carbocisteine.
Description
Each 5 mL contains: Carbocisteine 250 mg.
This medicine contains the active ingredient Carbocisteine, a mucolytic agent.
Indications/Uses
Carbocisteine (Robikids) is used as adjunctive therapy for chronic disorders of the respiratory tract associated with excessive or viscous mucus, such as chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and otitis media with effusion including glue ear.
Dosage/Direction for Use
See table.

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Overdosage
Reports of overdosage with Carbocisteine do not provide consistent data regarding the signs and symptoms of overdose.
There is no known antidote for overdosage. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. If vomiting has not occurred it should be induced by conventional means or gastric lavage may be instituted.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer and in cases of known hypersensitivity to Carbocisteine or any of the components of the product.
Special Precautions
Taking of multiple antitussive agents with Carbocisteine is not recommended.
Do not exceed recommended daily dose.
The safety and effectiveness of Carbocisteine in children below the age of 1 year have not been established.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, diarrhea, gastric discomfort, gastrointestinal bleeding, and skin rash have occasionally occurred.
Drug Interactions
Dilution with syrups containing pholcodine will cause precipitation.
In human studies, no interaction has been found between Carbocisteine and antibiotics, antihistamines or costicosteroids.
The use of concomitant antitussive agents is not recommended.
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, away from direct sunlight.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05CB03 - carbocisteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Robikids oral susp 250 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
(orange flavor) 120 mL x 1's (P154.25/bottle); (orange flavor) 60 mL x 1's (P99.5/bottle)
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