Nokof

Nokof375 mg

Capsule

Carbocisteine

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Product Code : 19556
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Medicine overview

Indications of Nokof 375 mg

Nokof 375 mg is indicated for- Acute bronchitis, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma, Upper respiratory tract inflammation (pharyngitis, laryngitis), Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Drainage in chronic sinusitis and pneumonia, Drainage in otitis media in children.

Theropeutic Class

Cough expectorants & mucolytics

Pharmacology

Nokof 375 mg reduces goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore plays a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucous. Nokof 375 mg loosens thick sputum effectively by reducing its viscosity and thereby helps to expectorate that mucus more easily from the respiratory tract. The mucolytic action happens in several mechanisms. It breaks the disulphide bonds, which cross-link certain glycoprotein molecules in the mucus, the mucus produced under the influence of Nokof 375 mg has high sialomucin and low fucomucin content. This combined effect ultimately reduces the viscosity of the sputum and increases its volume.

Dosage & Administration of Nokof 375 mg

Adult: Initially, 2.25 g daily in divided doses, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses as condition improves.Child: 2-5 year: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily; 6-12 year 250 mg tid.Should be taken with food.

Dosage of Nokof 375 mg

Adult: Initially, 2.25 g daily in divided doses, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses as condition improves.Child: 2-5 year: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily; 6-12 year 250 mg tid.Should be taken with food.

Interaction of Nokof 375 mg

Neither hazardous nor therapeutically useful interactions have been reported.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in active peptic ulceration and in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side Effects of Nokof 375 mg

Gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal bleeding, palpitation, dizziness, headache, heartburn and skin rash may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There is no information on the use of Nokof 375 mg during lactation. While there are no reports of teratogenic effects, the manufacturers do not recommend the use of Nokof 375 mg in the first trimester.

Precautions & Warnings

No specific precaution is recommended but Nokof 375 mg should be used with caution in patients with a recent history of peptic ulcer and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.

Overdose Effects of Nokof 375 mg

Symptoms: GI disturbance. Management: May perform gastric lavage, followed by observation.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place protected from light.

Drug Classes

Cough expectorants & mucolytics

Mode Of Action

Nokof 375 mg reduces goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore plays a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucous. Nokof 375 mg loosens thick sputum effectively by reducing its viscosity and thereby helps to expectorate that mucus more easily from the respiratory tract. The mucolytic action happens in several mechanisms. It breaks the disulphide bonds, which cross-link certain glycoprotein molecules in the mucus, the mucus produced under the influence of Nokof 375 mg has high sialomucin and low fucomucin content. This combined effect ultimately reduces the viscosity of the sputum and increases its volume.

Pregnancy

There is no information on the use of Nokof 375 mg during lactation. While there are no reports of teratogenic effects, the manufacturers do not recommend the use of Nokof 375 mg in the first trimester.
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