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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Carbocisteine). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Available as: 100 mg

Indications & Uses

Dosage Reference

Reference Information Only

Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.

Adults:

Adults (including elderly): Dosage is based on an initial amount of 2250 mg daily in divided doses (750 mg 3 times daily), reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses (375 mg 4 times daily) once a satisfactory response has been obtained. Children: the normal daily dose is 20 mg per kg of body weight, given in divided doses. For ages 2 to 5 years, this is 62.5 to 125 mg 4 times daily; for ages 6 to 12 years, it is 250 mg 3 times daily. Infants: a dosage for infants has not been established.

Side Effects

Possible side effects include stomach upset, nausea, and diarrhoea. Gastrointestinal bleeding, headache, and skin rash have also been reported.

Cautions & Contraindications

Warnings & Precautions

No specific precaution is recommended but Flegnil DS should be used with caution in patients with a recent history of peptic ulcer and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.

Contraindications

Contains carbocisteine, this medicine should not be used by patients with an active peptic ulcer, or by anyone known to be hypersensitive to it.

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026