Carbocisteine Chanelle Medical 375mg Hard Capsules
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Carbocisteine 375 mg hard Capsules
Carbocisteine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, askyour doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
3. Howto take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
4. Possible side effects
5. Howto store Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1 .What Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules are and what they are used for
Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules contain a medicine called Carbocisteine. This belongs to a group of medicines called "mucolytics". It works by making mucus (phlegm) less sticky.This makes the mucus easier to cough up.
Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules are used for problems with the breathing passages (respiratory tract).These problems happen when too much mucus is made or the mucus is too sticky.
2.What you need to know before you take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
Do not take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules:
• If you are allergic to carbocisteine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue.
• If you have an ulcer in your stomach or gut.
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules.
Children
Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules are not recommended for children.
Other medicines and Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
This medicine should not be taken during the first three months of your pregnancy.
Driving and using machines
No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been seen with carbocisteine.
3. How to take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine
• Take this medicine by mouth.
• If you feel that this medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor.
How much to take
Adults (including the elderly)
• Usual dose is two capsules, 3 times each day.
• If your symptoms improve, your dose should be lowered to one capsule, 4 times each day.
Use in Children
• Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules are not recommended for children.
If you take more Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules than you should
If you take more Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules than you should, tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. If you take too many Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules, it is likely that you will get an upset stomach (gastrointestinal disturbance).
If you forget to take Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
If you forget to take a dose, do not worry. Just wait until the next dose is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, askyour doctor or pharmacist.
4.Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
• You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue.
• You have blistering or bleeding of the skin, including around your lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. You may also have flu-like symptoms and fever.This may be something called 'Stevens-Johnson syndrome'.
Tell a doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
• Blood in your vomit or blacktarry stools.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days:
• vomiting (being sick)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via UK Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 30°C.
Do not throwaway any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Askyour pharmacist howto throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules contain
• Each capsule contains 375 mg of the active substance, carbocisteine.
• The other ingredients are maize starch, pregelatinised maize starch and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains titanium dioxide (El 71), yellow iron oxide (El 72) and gelatin.
What Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules look like and contents of the pack
Carbocisteine Capsules are yellow, size 0 hard capsules containing a white to off white powder. They are available in blister packs containing 6,
18, 30 or 120 capsules.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Chanelle Medical, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
JSC Grindeks, 53 Krustpils street, Riga, LV-1057, Latvia
The distributor
Creo Pharma Ltd, Felsted Business Centre, Felsted, Essex CM6 3LY.UK
This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in 11/2016
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