Expetan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Carbocysteine

Indications/Uses

Mucolytic for the adjunctive therapy of resp tract disorders characterised by excessive viscous mucus including chronic obstructive airways disease.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2 tab tid. May reduce to 1 tab tid.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulcer.

Adverse Reactions

Mild GI symptoms & nausea.

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB03 - carbocisteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Thai FDA Category

NDD

Presentation/Packing

Form

Expetan tab 375 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Expetan