Lisomucil Children Syrup 100 mg / 5ml

WARNINGS
Mucolytics can induce bronchial obstruction in children less than 2 years of age. In fact, the drainage capacity of the bronchial mucus is limited in this age group, due to the physiological characteristics of the respiratory tract. They should therefore not be used in children younger 'less than 2 years. The syrup with sugar contains sucrose in a quantity equal to 140 g per bottle of 200 ml; this is to be kept in mind in case of diabetes or a low-calorie diet. The daily dosage of 3 teaspoons per day (equal to 15 ml of syrup ) provides 10.5 g of sucrose, while the dosage of 2 teaspoons per day (equal to 10 ml of syrup) provides 7 g of sucrose.Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, sucrase-isomerase enzyme should not take this medicine. The sugar-free syrup contains polyols (liquid maltitol): this substance can cause diarrhea. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. The liquid maltitol contained in the sugar-free syrup does not favor the onset of tooth decay. The syrup contains cochineal red A (E 124) which can cause allergic-type reactions. Contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate which can cause allergic reactions (including delayed). In case of a low sodium diet, it should be borne in mind that the recommended dose of 5 ml of syrup contains about 13 mg of sodium.
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Respiratory, mucolytic systems.
STORAGE
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees C.
CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Hypersensitivity 'to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Gastroduodenal ulcer. The syrup is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years.
NAME
LISOMUCIL CHILDREN SYRUP
EXCIPIENTS
Syrup with sugar: sucrose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, vanillin, cochineal red A (E124), raspberry flavor, cherry flavor, sodium hydroxide, purified water. Sugar-free syrup: hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium saccharin, liquid maltitol, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, cochineal red A (E124), cherry-raspberry flavor, sodium hydroxide, purified water.
SIDE EFFECTS
Undesirable effects are listed according to the following frequency classification: very common (> = 1/10); common (> = 1/100, <1/10); uncommon (> = 1/1000, <1/100); rare (> = 1 / 10,000, <1/1000); very rare (<1 / 10,000), not known. Disorders of the immune system. Not known: anaphylactic reaction. Gastrointestinal disorders. Very common: diarrhea, nausea and upper abdominal pain. Not known: vomiting. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. Not known: Steven-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic skin rash, drug rash; rash. The following may occur: dizziness. In such cases it is advisable to reduce the dosage. Bronchial obstruction may also occur (frequency not known). In such cases, stop the treatment and consult your doctor to establish a suitable therapy. Report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system.
PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Not relevant: the product is indicated for pediatric use only.
INDICATIONS
Syrup with sugar and fluidifying agent in acute and chronic affections of the respiratory system. Syrup without sugar Mucolytic and fluidifying in acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system, in particular in the case of diets low in carbohydrates, normocaloric or hypocaloric.
INTERACTIONS
At the present state of knowledge, there are no known incompatibilities between the administration of carbocysteine and the more common drugs used in the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract diseases, with food or laboratory tests.
DOSAGE
Unless otherwise prescribed, the following dosage schedule can be adopted. Over 5 years: 1 measuring spoon, 2-3 times a day. Between 2 and 5 years: half-1 measuring spoon, 2 times a day. These doses can be increased according to a doctor's prescription.
ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
1 ml of syrup contains 20 mg carbocysteine.