Costa-Pro 120Ml Suspension

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Carbocisteine, Promethazine

Used For

Fever & Cough

How it works

Carbocisteine works by making phlegm (mucus) less sticky. This makes it easier for you to cough up. Promethazine is a phenothiazine derivative which blocks postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic receptors in the brain

Dosage

Carbocisteine, Promethazine

Side Effects

Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

Seizure threshold-lowering drugs , Atropine-like drugs , Sedative drugs , Hypnotic agents , Topical agents for gastrointestinal use, antacids and charcoal , Lithium .

Indication

Symptomatic treatment of troublesome, non-productive cough, particularly occurring at night.

When not to Use

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Precaution

Caution is advised in the administration of carbocisteine in individuals susceptible to gastroduodenal ulcers, as mucolytics have the capacity to destroy the gastric mucosal barrier.

Warning 1

You (or your child) must not use medicines which suppress cough (cough suppressants) or which dry out bronchial secretions when taking this children syrup. This is because this Children syrup thins secretions, making them easier to cough up. Coughing is a useful mechanism for expectoration.

Warning 2

Treatment should be stopped if bleeding in the stomach or intestine occurs .

Warning 3

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you (or your child) have a fever or are coughing up greenish mucus .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.