Nasodyne Syrup (with Promethazine & Carbocisteine)

Who is this for?

This is a combination medicine containing carbocisteine (which thins and loosens thick mucus in your chest and airways) and promethazine (an antihistamine that helps reduce coughing, sneezing, and allergic symptoms). Together they help you cough up phlegm more easily while calming irritating coughs.

Is Carbocisteine; safe to take with another drug?

For adults, take 10ml (two medicine spoons) of the syrup 3 times a day. You can take it with or without food. Shake the bottle well before each use. Because it can make you feel sleepy, it's best to take it when you don't need to drive or operate machines.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the one you missed and continue as normal. Don't take a double dose to make up for it.

• Feeling sleepy or drowsy
• dry mouth
• slight dizziness
• mild stomach upset or nausea
• feeling a bit tired or sluggish

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine — it will make the drowsiness much worse and can be dangerous. Be careful if you are taking sleeping tablets, anxiety medicines, or other antihistamines like chlorpheniramine (Piriton) as the combined drowsiness can be severe. Also inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine for high blood pressure or depression.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it on windowsills or in your car. Keep the bottle tightly closed after use. Always keep out of reach of children.