Carbocisteine

Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules

Carbocisteine 375 mg

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1

Capsule

Yellow size '1' hard gelatin capsules imprinted with 'C' on cap and '375mg' on body with black ink containing white to off white granular powder or friable plug.

Carbocisteine is a mucolytic agent for the adjunctive therapy of respiratory tract disorders characterized by excessive, viscous mucus, including chronic obstructive airways disease.

Adults including the elderly:

Dosage is based upon an initial daily dosage of 2250 mg Carbocisteine in divided doses, reducing to 1500 mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response is obtained e.g. two capsules three times a day reducing to one capsule four times a day.

Children:

This formulation is not recommended for children.

Carbocisteine capsules are for oral use.

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients.

• Use in patients with active peptic ulceration.

Caution is recommended in the elderly, in those with a history of gastroduodenal ulcers, or those taking concomitant medications known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding. If gastrointestinal bleeding occurs, patients should discontinue medication.

Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsoprtion should not take this medicine.

None stated.

Although tests in mammalian species have revealed no teratogenic effects, Carbocisteine is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Use in lactation: Effects not known.

None stated.

The following CIOMS frequency rating is used, when applicable: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to ≤ 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000 to ≤ 1/1,000); very rare (≤ 1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

Immune System Disorders

There have been reports of anaphylactic reactions and fixed drug eruption.

Gastrointestinal disorders

There have been reports of gastrointestinal bleeding occurring during treatment with this product.

Frequency not know: vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

There have been reports of skin rashes and allergic skin eruptions. Isolated cases of bullous dermatitis such as Stevens–Johnson syndrome and erythema multiforme have also been reported.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

Gastric lavage may be beneficial, followed by observation. Gastrointestinal disturbance is the most likely symptom of Carbocisteine overdosage.

ATC code: R05CB03

Carbocisteine (S-carboxymethyl L-cysteine) has been shown in normal and bronchitic animal models to affect the nature and amount of mucus glycoprotein which is secreted by the respiratory tract. An increase in the acid: neutral glycoprotein ratio of the mucus and a transformation of serous cells to mucus cells is known to be the initial response to irritation and will normally be followed by hypersecretion. The administration of Carbocisteine to animals exposed to irritants indicates that the glycoprotein that is secreted remains normal; administration after exposure indicates that return to the normal state is accelerated. Studies in humans have demonstrated that Carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia. Carbocisteine can therefore be demonstrated to have a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucus.

Carbocisteine is rapidly absorbed from the GI tract. In an 'in-house' study, at steady state (7 days) Carbocisteine 375mg Capsules given as 2 capsules t.d.s. to healthy volunteers gave the following pharmacokinetic parameters:

*Calculated from dose for day 7 of study

There are no preclinical data of relevance to the prescriber, which are additional to those already included in other sections of the SmPC.

Colloidal anhydrous silica (E551),

Lactose monohydrate,

Magnesium stearate (E572)

Size '1' dark yellow hard gelatin capsules containing sodium lauryl sulfate, iron oxide yellow (E172) and titanium dioxide (E171).

Not Applicable.

36 months

Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.

Aluminium-PVC/PVDC (60 g/m2) white opaque blister packs of 6, 18, 30 and 120 capsules.

The blisters and leaflet are inserted into cardboard cartons.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

No special requirements.

Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd.

1^st floor, Kirkland House,

11-15 Peterborough Road,

Harrow, Middlesex,

HA12AX, United Kingdom

PL 43461/0008

03/01/2017

20/02/2020