Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml

About Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml

Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml Uses

• Thins thick mucus in children with chest infections
• Relieves cough associated with bronchitis
• Eases chest congestion during common colds and flu
• Helps clear mucus in sinus congestion
• Used for glue ear (otitis media with effusion) in children

Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml Benefits

• Makes it easier for children to cough up or swallow mucus
• Reduces stickiness and thickness of chest secretions
• Supports easier breathing during a chest infection
• Liquid form allows precise, age based dosing for children
• Pleasant taste improves acceptance in younger children

What Experts Say

Carbocisteine acts as a mucolytic by breaking disulfide bonds in mucus glycoproteins, which reduces the thickness and stickiness of respiratory secretions. In children, the airways are narrower, so thick mucus causes more noticeable breathing difficulty and a persistent, tiring cough than in adults.

Thinner mucus is easier for a child to cough up or swallow, which lowers the risk of mucus pooling and secondary chest infections developing. This is particularly useful during common childhood illnesses such as bronchitis, chest colds and sinus congestion where thick secretions block normal drainage of the airway.

Carbocisteine also carries mild antioxidant properties that may help calm irritated airway lining during an active respiratory illness. Because the syrup formulation allows precise, age adjusted dosing in small volumes, it remains a preferred mucolytic choice for pediatric use compared to adult capsule forms.

Drug Class

• Mucolytic agent

Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml formula

• Carbocisteine

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Measure the dose using the marked spoon or oral syringe provided
• Children 2 to 4 years, 1.25 ml to 2.5 ml, four times a day
• Children 5 to 11 years, 5 ml, three times a day
• Children 12 to 17 years, 15 ml, three times a day
• Give with or after food to reduce stomach upset
• Do not exceed the dose advised by the child's doctor

Drug Interactions

• Antitussives (cough suppressants): Combining with cough suppressing syrups works against carbocisteine and should be avoided
• Drying antihistamines: Medicines that dry up bronchial secretions can reduce the mucolytic effect
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen: Combined use may raise the risk of gastrointestinal irritation in children prone to stomach upset
• Other cough and cold syrups: Avoid combining with other mucus altering products unless a doctor advises it

Risks and warnings

• Age under 2 years: Not recommended unless specifically advised by a pediatrician
• Active peptic ulcer: Avoid use as it may worsen stomach lining irritation
• History of gastric ulcer: Use only under medical supervision
• Diabetes: Check the sugar content of the syrup formulation before use
• Allergic children: Stop use immediately if skin rash or swelling develops
• Persistent symptoms: See a doctor if cough or fever lasts more than a few days

Costa Syrup 250mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Stomach discomfort
• Skin rash or allergic skin reactions
• Gastrointestinal bleeding in rare cases
• Severe allergic reactions including facial swelling or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical care if this occurs

Storage Conditions

• Store the bottle below 25 degrees Celsius, away from direct heat
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Discard any unused syrup 4 weeks after opening
• Keep out of reach and sight of children