Mucotin Junior Syrup

Active Ingredient

• Carbocisteine, a mucolytic that reduces mucus thickness to improve chest congestion.

Form & Strength

• Syrup: 100 mg per 5 mL, specifically formulated for children’s needs.

Uses

• Helps relieve productive coughs in kids due to bronchitis, asthma-related congestion, and other airway conditions with thick mucus.

Dosage by Age

• Children 2–5 years: 5 mL, twice daily

• Children 6–12 years: 5 mL, three times daily

• Shake well and use the measuring cap; continue treatment until symptoms ease.

How It Works

• Carbocisteine breaks down the mucus structure, aiding in easier expectoration and relieving chest tightness.

Side Effects

• Mild: Stomach discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, headache

• Rare: Skin rash, allergic reactions, dizziness

• Extremely rare: Severe gastrointestinal bleeding (more likely with preexisting ulcers)

Precautions

• Do not use in children under 2 years

• Avoid in kids with known carbocisteine allergy or active stomach ulcers

• Use cautiously in children with asthma (monitor closely as airway reactivity may change); avoid combining with cough suppressants

• Ideal use duration is limited to symptom relief; seek medical advice for prolonged coughs or worsening symptoms

Storage & Administration

• Keep bottle sealed and stored in a cool, dry place

• Ensure container is out of reach of children

• Use a dosing cap or syringe; do not use kitchen spoons