PRODUCT DETAIL

Composition

Mucolex Expectorant (5%) contains:

• Carbocisteine 5% (usually 250 mg/5 ml) → mucolytic agent

Carbocisteine is a mucus regulator and mucus thinner. It works by reducing the thickness and stickiness of sputum so it can be coughed out more easily.

Uses / Indications

• Chesty (productive) cough with thick mucus
• Bronchitis (acute or chronic)
• Excess or sticky phlegm in airways
• Respiratory tract conditions with abnormal mucus production
• Helps clear chest congestion and improve breathing

Direction of Use

• Usually taken 2–3 times daily (depending on age and prescription)
• Can be taken with or after food to reduce stomach upset
• Measure dose accurately with spoon/cup
• Short-term use unless prescribed longer by a doctor

Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Diarrhea

Less common:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash or allergic reaction

Rare:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling, breathing difficulty)

Warnings / Precautions

• Use cautiously in people with stomach ulcers
• May irritate the stomach if taken on empty stomach
• Avoid if allergic to carbocisteine
• Use caution in diabetes (may contain sugar depending on formulation)
• Seek medical advice if cough lasts more than a few days or worsens

Drug Interactions

• No major serious drug interactions commonly reported
• Use cautiously with other medicines that affect the stomach
• Inform doctor if using multiple respiratory medicines

Contraindications / Caution

• Allergy to carbocisteine
• Active peptic ulcer disease
• Severe intolerance to syrup excipients (e.g., sugars, preservatives)