Description:

Stopkof Expectorant Carbocisteine 2% Children 150ml is a mucolytic cough syrup specifically formulated for children. It helps thin and loosen thick mucus (phlegm) in the airways, making it easier to cough out. It is used for the relief of productive cough associated with colds, bronchitis, tracheitis, and other respiratory tract infections with excessive mucus.

Prescription:

Over-the-counter (OTC).

Therapeutic Category:

Mucolytic Agent / Expectorant (Airway mucus thinning agent).

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Carbocisteine 2% w/v (20 mg per ml)

Other ingredients: Sweeteners, flavouring agents (often fruit flavour), preservatives, and purified water to make a palatable syrup.

Vitamins: None.

Minerals: None.

Variant: Stopkof Expectorant Carbocisteine 2% Children (specifically the paediatric 2% strength).

Consume Type:

Oral – Liquid syrup (taken by mouth).

Directions/Usage:

• Children 2–5 years: 2.5 ml – 5 ml (½ – 1 teaspoonful) three times daily.
• Children 6–12 years: 5 ml – 10 ml (1 – 2 teaspoonfuls) three times daily.
• Use the measuring spoon provided.
• Duration: Usually 5–7 days or as directed by a doctor.
• Shake bottle well before use.

Common Side Effects: Generally well tolerated. Mild and uncommon:

• Nausea, vomiting, or stomach discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Allergic skin reactions (rare)

Package Type:

150ml plastic bottle with measuring spoon, in a carton.

Storage Advice: Store at room temperature (below 25–30°C) in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed. Do not freeze.

Safety Advice:

• Not recommended for children under 2 years without medical advice.
• Consult a doctor if cough persists beyond 5–7 days, or if accompanied by high fever, wheezing, or breathing difficulty.
• Caution in children with stomach ulcers or asthma.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not exceed recommended dose.

Product Substitutes:

• Carbocisteine paediatric syrups (other brands)
• Bromhexine syrup
• Ambroxol syrup
• Other expectorant cough syrups for children (e.g., Kelcuf, Go Cough, Flemex Junior)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Marketed by local pharmaceutical companies in Ghana (often imported generic or locally manufactured under the Stopkof brand).

Country of Origin:

 India.