Mucodyne 375mg Capsules (Carbocisteine) : Package Leaflet: Information For The User
Mucodyne 375mg Capsules (Carbocisteine) : Package Leaflet: Information For The User
Mucodyne 375mg Capsules (Carbocisteine) : Package Leaflet: Information For The User
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this 3) HOW TO TAKE MUCODYNE CAPSULES
medicine
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist Always take Mucodyne Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as
yours Taking this medicine
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects • Take this medicine by mouth
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist • If you feel that this medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change
the dose yourself, but ask your doctor
In this leaflet:
1) What Mucodyne Capsules are and what they are used for How much to take
2) Before you take Mucodyne Capsules
3) How to take Mucodyne Capsules Adults (including the elderly)
4) Possible side effects • Usual dose is two capsules, 3 times each day
5) How to store Mucodyne Capsules • If your symptoms improve, your dose should be lowered to one
6) Further information capsule, 4 times, each day
2) BEFORE YOU TAKE MUCODYNE CAPSULES If you forget to take Mucodyne Capsules
If you forget a dose, do not worry. Just wait until the next dose is due. Do
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if: not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
✖ You are allergic (hypersensitive) to carbocisteine or any of the other
ingredients of Mucodyne Capsules (listed in Section 6 below) If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing doctor or pharmacist.
problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
✖ You have an ulcer in your stomach or gut 4) POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not Like all medicines, Mucodyne Capsules can cause side effects, although
sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Mucodyne not everybody gets them.
Capsules.
Stop taking Mucodyne Capsules and see a doctor or go to a
Warnings and precautions hospital straight away if:
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if: • You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash,
• You are elderly. swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or
• Have had an ulcer in your stomach or gut. tongue
• You are taking other medicines known to cause bleeding in the • You have blistering or bleeding of the skin, including around your lips,
stomach. eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. You may also have flu-like symptoms
and fever. This may be something called ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’
Pregnancy and breast-feeding • You have blood in your vomit or black tarry stools
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if:
• You are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects
pregnant. This medicine should not be taken during the first three get serious or lasts longer than a few days:
months of your pregnancy • Vomiting
• You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed
Reporting of side effects
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This
you are pregnant or breast-feeding. includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also
report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
Important information about some of the ingredients of Mucodyne www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Capsules
Mucodyne Capsules contain: By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the
• Lactose. This medicine contains lactose. This is a type of sugar. If you safety of this medicine.
have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate some sugars,
talk to your doctor before taking Mucodyne Capsules.
• Sunset yellow (E110): May cause allergic reactions. Signs of an
allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
5) HOW TO STORE MUCODYNE CAPSULES
6) FURTHER INFORMATION
Manufactured by
FAMAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES MADRID, S.A.U.,
Avenida de Leganés, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain.
PL 33532/0594 POM
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Leaflet dated 14 October 2016
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.
Package Leaflet: Information for the user
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this 3) HOW TO TAKE CARBOCISTEINE CAPSULES
medicine
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist Always take Carbocisteine Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as
yours Taking this medicine
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects • Take this medicine by mouth
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist • If you feel that this medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change
the dose yourself, but ask your doctor
In this leaflet:
1) What Carbocisteine Capsules are and what they are used for How much to take
2) Before you take Carbocisteine Capsules
3) How to take Carbocisteine Capsules Adults (including the elderly)
4) Possible side effects • Usual dose is two capsules, 3 times each day
5) How to store Carbocisteine Capsules • If your symptoms improve, your dose should be lowered to one
6) Further information capsule, 4 times, each day
2) BEFORE YOU TAKE CARBOCISTEINE CAPSULES If you forget to take Carbocisteine Capsules
If you forget a dose, do not worry. Just wait until the next dose is due. Do
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if: not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
✖ You are allergic (hypersensitive) to carbocisteine or any of the other
ingredients of Carbocisteine Capsules (listed in Section 6 below) If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing doctor or pharmacist.
problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
✖ You have an ulcer in your stomach or gut 4) POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not Like all medicines, Carbocisteine Capsules can cause side effects,
sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Carbocisteine although not everybody gets them.
Capsules.
Stop taking Carbocisteine Capsules and see a doctor or go to a
Warnings and precautions hospital straight away if:
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if: • You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash,
• You are elderly. swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat or
• Have had an ulcer in your stomach or gut. tongue
• You are taking other medicines known to cause bleeding in the • You have blistering or bleeding of the skin, including around your lips,
stomach. eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. You may also have flu-like symptoms
and fever. This may be something called ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’
Pregnancy and breast-feeding • You have blood in your vomit or black tarry stools
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if:
• You are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects
pregnant. This medicine should not be taken during the first three get serious or lasts longer than a few days:
months of your pregnancy • Vomiting
• You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed
Reporting of side effects
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This
you are pregnant or breast-feeding. includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also
report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
Important information about some of the ingredients of www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Carbocisteine Capsules
Carbocisteine Capsules contain: By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the
• Lactose. This medicine contains lactose. This is a type of sugar. If you safety of this medicine.
have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate some sugars,
talk to your doctor before taking Carbocisteine Capsules.
• Sunset yellow (E110): May cause allergic reactions. Signs of an
allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
5) HOW TO STORE CARBOCISTEINE CAPSULES
6) FURTHER INFORMATION
Manufactured by
FAMAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES MADRID, S.A.U.,
Avenida de Leganés, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain.
PL 33532/0594 POM
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.