Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Carbocysteine
Drug Class
Fever/Flu/Cough
Chemical Class
L-Cysteine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Rhinathiol?
Uses
Carbocysteine is also called carbocisteine, is a mucolytic agent that reduces the viscosity of sputum and so can be used to help relieve ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
L-Cysteine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Combination Products and Mucolytic Agents pharmacological group
It is of Natural origin and belongs to L-Cysteine. It belongs to Mucolytic Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Combination Products and Mucolytic Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carbocysteine is 179.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
7.14 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Maintenance
2
Adult · PO
10.71 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Initial
Safety Alerts
Active peptic ulcer
Important Warnings
Carbocisteine should be used with caution in patients with history of peptic ulcer
Side Effects
GI upsetrash.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Carbocysteine was found.
Storage
Caps Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 53
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 53
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Carbocysteine, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Carbex
250mg/5ml
Rs 148
PLATINUM
Carbex
120Ml 100Mg/5Ml
Rs 171Rs 171/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
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120ml
Rs 180
PLATINUM
Carbex
120Ml 250Mg/5Ml
Rs 251.75Rs 251.75/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
Costa
375mg
Rs 370.5Rs 12.35/unit
HIRANIS PHARMACEUTICALS
Rhinathiolprometh
120ml
+ Promethazine
Rs 53
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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