Exputex 250mg/5ml Oral Solution
Exputex is our bestselling cough remedy for chesty coughs. Exputex contains Carbocisteine, which is a mucolytic ingredient which helps to loosen and thin out phlegm and thick mucus which causes problems in chesty coughs. Exputex is sugar free, suitable for diabetics and non-drowsy.
Product Information
Exputex is our bestselling cough remedy for chesty coughs. Exputex contains Carbocisteine, which is a mucolytic ingredient which helps to loosen and thin out phlegm and thick mucus which causes problems in chesty coughs. Exputex is sugar free, suitable for diabetics and non-drowsy.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
- Dosage: Adults and children over the age of 12: Initially 15ml (three 5ml spoonfuls) three times a day, reducing to 10ml (two 5ml spoonfuls) three times daily when the mucus starts to go.
- Children 6 to 12 years: give 5ml (one 5ml spoonful) two to three times a day.
- Children 2 to 5 years: give 2.5ml (one 2.5ml spoonful) two to three times a day.
- Not suitable for children under 2 years.
- The dose should be measured using the spoon enclosed with this pack. The spoon lets you choose either the 2.5ml or 5ml quantity.
- If symptoms persist more than 5 days or worsen, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
Ingredients: Each 5ml spoonful of Exputex contains 250mg of carbocisteine. Other ingredients: levomenthol, ethanol (alcohol), saccharin sodium, sunset yellow FCF (E110), sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), citric acid monohydrate, sodium hydroxide, carmellose sodium, glycerol, orange flavour, condensed milk flavour and purified water.
What else to know: Once opened use within one month.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.