Have you ever wondered why our bodies cough? Beyond the bothersome feeling and disturbing sound, coughing is your body's way of responding to irritation in your throat or airway. Coughing occurs when your nerves signal the brain to push air out of your lungs and expel the irritant.
Occasional coughs are normal and healthy for the body. Most of them go away on their own. However, some types of cough, like the productive cough or cough with phlegm, might require medical attention and the help of over-the-counter medicines. So what is the best way to deal with this kind of cough?
Aside from getting enough rest and following doctor’s orders, adding adding the No. 1
Carbocisteine brand in the Philippines (based on IQVIA) with its variants:
Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) Tablet or Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance ) Suspension to your cough relief arsenal might provide relief.
Continue reading this article to learn more about the benefits of taking Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) and other relevant information such as proper dosage, and prices.
More Advanced with Cough Relief and Added Immunity!
Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) tablet combines a mucolytic and a mineral in its formulation. Both of these ingredients aid in providing cough relief while also boosting your immunity. Overall, they help in shortening the duration of your cough bout.This combination works hand in hand to provide these benefits:
- Carbocisteine: It is a type of mucolytic medicine that causes the phlegm to be less thick and sticky, making it easier to expel or cough out. It also hinders the excess production of mucus while also reducing bacteria in phlegm that might cause other complications.
In general, mucolytics are helpful for people diagnosed with long-term respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Zinc: Some studies prove that Zinc helps the body fight viruses and bacteria. On top of that, Zinc is essential in some aspects of the immune system. It aids the cells lining our organs to prevent pathogens (sickness-causing organisms) from entering the body.
Fun fact: bodies cannot naturally produce Zinc and can only be obtained through food and supplements. This shows how Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) has maximized its formulation to ensure that aside from providing relief, it will also contribute to strengthening the body's defenses.
Not a fan of taking tablets and capsules? Fortunately, Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) also comes in a liquid format. Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) Suspension is a liquid variant containing an upgraded combination of the same formulation present in its caplet variant. Here is how this variant works:
- Carbocisteine: It performs the same functions of stopping excess phlegm production and making it easier to expel. It may also have a knock-on effect of giving bacteria a hard time in causing other chest infections.
- Zinc: The main difference of this variant is that it has 2x MORE Zinc. This further helps in boosting the body’s resistance to other diseases. As mentioned, this nutrient also helps the body fight viruses that can cause worsening of cough to associated respiratory diseases like Flu, Pneumonia, or Bronchitis.
- Menthol: This liquid variant can also help provide soothing relief for itchy and sore throat thanks to its strong menthol flavor.
Harmful irritants are always present and can cause cough anywhere, anytime. Considered as the strongest variant (vs. previous Solmux products), keeping them in your bags or at your home medicine kits can be a big help in solving and treating coughs with phlegm.
A Simple Guide to Using Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) tablet
The suggested use of Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) tablet for adults and children of 12 years old and above, is one (1) caplet per 6-8 hours, or as recommended by your doctor. For Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) Suspension, take only 5mL every 8 hours, or as directed by your doctor.
Both are advised to be taken after meals. It is also important to note that, generally, the use of Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) should not exceed one week unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Where to Buy Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance)
Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) Tablet and Carbocisteine + Zinc (Solmux® Advance) Suspension are available online and in leading drugstores nationwide at a suggested retail price (SRP) of Php 56.00 per envelope of 4 pieces and Php 144.00 per bottle of syrup, respectively.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Reference No. U0216P082024S
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