Solmux Advance Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per tab Carbocisteine 500 mg, Zn 5 mg. Per 5 mL susp Carbocisteine 500 mg, Zn 10 mg (equiv to 27.44 mg Zn sulfate monohydrate)

Indications/Uses

Relief of cough associated w/ resp tract disorders eg, acute bronchitis. Reduce exacerbations associated w/ COPD & inhibits adherence of bacteria & virus to human resp cells. Otitis media w/ effusion (glue ear). Boost immune function.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn ≥12 yr 1 tab every 8 hr. Susp Adult & childn ≥12 yr 5 mL every 8 hr.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Carbocisteine: Active stomach or intestinal ulcer.

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Special Precautions

History of stomach or intestinal ulcer & GI bleeding. Discontinue use immediately if skin rashes or stomach or intestinal bleeding develop, or symptoms do not improve or new symptoms appear. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea. Stomach discomfort, diarrhea, skin rashes. Vomiting; headache; diarrhea. Carbocisteine: Anaphylactic reaction; transient hypothyroidism, mild hypoglycemia; insomnia; dizziness, palpitations; atrial fibrillation; dryness of mouth, flatulence; gastric hemorrhage, angioedema, urticarial rash, blisters & skin shedding. Zn: Loss of appetite; drowsiness; metallic taste; abdominal pain/cramps, dyspepsia, gastritis, GI discomfort/irritation.

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Drug Interactions

Tab: Herbal medicines & food supplements. Syr: Zn: Decreased absorption of certain antibiotics eg, quinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin) & tetracyclines (doxycycline, tetracycline); bisphosphonate (alendronate, etidronate, risedronate). Additive effects w/ cholesterol medicines. Inhibits absorption of copper & Fe. Reduced absorption of penicillamine. Reduced absorption w/ caffeine or tea, high levels of phosphorus, Ca, phytates (eg, bran, brown bread) or folic acid.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05X - OTHER COLD PREPARATIONS ; Used in the treatment of colds.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Solmux Advance FC tab

Packing/Price

100's (P14.5/film-coated tab)

Form

Solmux Advance oral susp

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P144/box)

Solmux Advance

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc