CORYFIN MUCOLYTIC "250 MG/5 ML SYRUP" 200 ML BOTTLE"

Name
CORYFIN COUGH MUCOLYTIC 250 mg/5 ml syrup
Carbocysteine


What is it and what is it used for?
CORYFIN COUGH MUCOLYTIC contains carbocysteine, a substance belonging to the group of medicines called "mucolytics." It works in respiratory conditions by thinning mucous secretions in the airways. By reducing the viscosity of mucus, these medications promote its elimination.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days or if your baby does not feel better or feels worse after 7 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use CORYFIN COUGH MUCOLYTIC
- if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer;
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- in children under 2 years of age.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using CORYFIN COUGH MUCOLYTIC.
If the disorder occurs repeatedly or if you have noticed any recent changes in its characteristics, consult your doctor.

Caution is advised in elderly patients, asthmatic patients with a history of severe respiratory problems, debilitated patients, those with a history of peptic ulcers, or those taking medications known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
You should discontinue treatment with carbocisteine ​​if you experience gastrointestinal bleeding.
This medicine should not be used in combination with cough sedatives and/or medicines that inhibit bronchial secretion.

Children
Do not use this medicine in children under 2 years of age, because their airways are not yet mature and this medicine may cause obstruction of their bronchi (bronchial obstruction), causing difficulty breathing (see section 2 "Do not use CORYFIN MUCOLYTIC COUGH").


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

If any of the following side effects occur , stop treatment and contact your doctor immediately :
• swelling of the face and/or throat, itching, sudden drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic reaction);
• red spots or bumps (rashes) which may be a sign of an allergic reaction;
• appearance of roundish blisters with clear edges (fixed erythema).

If any of the following side effects occur , reduce the dose or stop treatment :
• dizziness;
• stomach pain (upper abdominal pain), nausea, diarrhea.

With this medicine, the onset of bronchial obstruction (bronchial obstruction) is possible, causing difficulty breathing.

• Skin irritations and diseases (Stevens-Johnson syndrome; bullous dermatitis; erythema multiforme; toxic skin eruption). In such cases, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor to establish appropriate therapy.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding. In such cases, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor to establish appropriate therapy.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.