About Carbocisteine

Carbocisteine is a type of medicine called a mucolytic.

A mucolytic helps you cough up phlegm (also called mucus or sputum). It works by making your phlegm less thick and sticky.

This can help if you have a condition that affects your lungs, including:

Carbocisteine is only available on prescription.

It comes as capsules and as a syrup or a liquid that you drink.

Key facts

Carbocisteine will start working straight away but it may take a while for your symptoms to improve.
You usually take carbocisteine 3 or 4 times a day.
You can take it with or without food.
Side effects can include diarrhoea or feeling or being sick.

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