Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Promethazine
Drug Class
Fever/Flu/Cough
Chemical Class
L-Cysteine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Rhinathiolprometh?
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
Avoid intake of alcohol during treatment
Side Effects
Drowsinessheadache
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
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