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Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine

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Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine Uses

Amoxycillin+Carbocisteine is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infection.

How Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine works

Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Carbocisteine which treat respiratory tract infections associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Amoxycillin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Carbocisteine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Addition of Carbocisteine enhances the antibacterial effect of Amoxycillin .

Common side effects of Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine

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Dr. Love Sharma

PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

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Dr. Varun Gupta

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated

06 Mar 2020 | 07:08 AM (UTC)

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Amoxycillin + Carbocisteine

Q. What if I miss my dose?

Take Amoxycillin+Carbocisteine as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Q. Can the use of Amoxycillin+Carbocisteine cause allergic reaction?

Although it is rare but yes, Amoxycillin+Carbocisteine can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.