Indications
Flegnil Syrup is used for:
Bronchiectasis, Mucolytic, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
Adult Dose
Oral
As a mucolytic
Adult: Initially, 750 mg tid, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses.
Child Dose
Oral
As a mucolytic
Child: 2-5 yr: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily; 6-12 yr: 250 mg tid.
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Active peptic ulceration.
Precautions
History of peptic ulceration.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Carbocisteine :
Nausea, gastric discomfort, GI bleeding, skin rash.
Mode of Action
Carbocisteine is a mucolytic. Carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore plays a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucous.
Note
Flegnil 125mg/5ml Syrup generic name is Carbocisteine. Flegnil 125mg/5ml Syrup is manufactured by Orion Pharma Ltd.Flegnil is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Flegnil Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.