Letosteine: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Hong Kong prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Mucolytic

Adult: 50 mg tid.
Child: ≥5 yr: 25 mg tid.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Peptic ulcer, lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal pain.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Letosteine is a mucolytic that can be used in upper respiratory tract infections.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

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