Tulsi - Syrup Carbocisteine - 125mg/5ml 1 100ml bot(s) / 100ml bot Euro Pharma Ltd. Introduction: Tulsi is mucolytic medication. It is used in the treatment of various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. Tulsi should be taken with or without food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include facial swelling, allergic reaction, shortness of breath,... Uses of Tulsi: respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus Side effects of Tulsi: Facial swellingAllergic reactionBreathlessnessRashWheezing How to use Tulsi: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tulsi may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Tulsi works: Tulsi is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. Indication: Bronchiectasis, Mucolytic, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) Administration: Should be taken with food. Adult Dose: Oral As a mucolytic Adult: Initially, 750 mg tid, then 1.5 g daily in divided doses. Child Dose: Oral As a mucolytic Child: 2-5 yr: 62.5-125 mg 4 times daily; 6-12 yr: 250 mg tid. Contraindication: Active peptic ulceration. Mode of Action: Carbocisteine is a mucolytic. Carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore plays a role in the management of disorders characterised by abnormal mucous. Precaution: History of peptic ulceration. Side Effect: Nausea, gastric discomfort, GI bleeding, skin rash.