What is Ergix?
Dietary management of patients with pulmonary oxidative stress, especially patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Ergix chewable tablets is a medical food. It helps to increase antioxidants in the body.
Ergix indications
Loosens mucus and eases cough.
Respiratory disorders characterized by excessive or viscous and tenacious mucus eg, cold, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, tracheobronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis and emphysema.
Ergix: In otorhinolaryngology, Ergix is indicated as adjunctive therapy in otitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, tubal otorrhea and in reducing hypersecretion prior to surgery.
How should I use Ergix?
Use Ergix chewable tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Ergix chewable tablets by mouth before eating or with a meal.
- Chew Ergix chewable tablets well or allow it to dissolve completely in your mouth before swallowing.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Ergix chewable tablets is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Continue to take Ergix chewable tablets even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Ergix chewable tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ergix chewable tablets.
Ergix description
Ergix is S-(carboxymethyl) cysteine. Molecular Formula: HOOC-CH2-S-CH2-CH(NH2)-COOH.
Ergix dosage
Tablet: Adults: 2 tabs 3 times daily. This can be reduced to 1 tab 3 times daily after a satisfactory response has been obtained.
Syrup: 250 mg/5 mL: Adults: 1 tbsp 3 times daily. Children 5-12 years: 1 tsp 3 times daily; 2-5 years: 1 tsp 1-2 times daily or as prescribed by physician. 100 mg/5 mL: Children 2-5 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) 1-2 times daily. Infants and children <2 years: ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mL) 1-2 times daily.
Ergix interactions
In human studies, no interference was noted with the activities of antibiotics, sulfonamides, antihistamines or corticosteroids. In animal studies, no interference was noted with the activities of epinephrine, amphetamines, barbiturates or reserpine.
Ergix side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Ergix?
Capsules, Syrup and Paediatric Syrup:
Immune System Disorders
There have been reports of anaphylactic reactions and fixed drug eruption.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
There have been reports of skin rashes and allergic skin eruptions.
Capsules and Syrup:
Gastrointestinal disorders
There have been rare reports of gastrointestinal bleeding occurring during treatment with Mucodyne.
Ergix contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Ergix?
Hypersensitivity to Ergix or the presence of an active peptic ulcer. Although there is no evidence that Ergix has any physical or chemical effect on gastric mucus, the possibility of a change in gastric mucus cannot be excluded.
Active ingredient matches for Ergix:
Carbocysteine in France.
Ibuprofen in France.
List of Ergix substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Equate Children's Ibuprofen - Berry - Dye Free | |
| Ergix Douleur et Fievre | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Ergix Douleur et Fièvre (France) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg | |
| Ergix douleur et fiГЁvre (France) | |
| Ergix Tablets | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen | |
| Tablets; Oral; Ibuprofen | |
| Erofen (Bangladesh) | |
| Esanterm (Chile) | |
| Esanterm Forte (Chile) | |
| Espididol (Spain) | |
| Espidifen (Spain) | |
| Esprenit (Germany, Oman) | |
| Suppositories; Rectal; Ibuprofen (Hennig) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg (Hennig) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 600 mg (Hennig) | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg (Hennig) | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 600 mg (Hennig) | |
| Esprenit Retard (Germany) | |
| Tablet, Retard; Oral; Ibuprofen 800 mg | |
| Tablets, Retard; Oral; Ibuprofen 800 mg | |
| Esprenit Suppos | |
| Suppositories; Rectal; Ibuprofen | |
| Esrufen (Bangladesh) | |
| Ethics Ibuprofen (New Zealand) | |
| Ethifen (Indonesia) | |
| Ethifen 100 mg/5 mL x 60 mL x 1's | $ 1.86 |
| Etibufen (China) | |
| Etos Ibuprofen (Netherlands) | |
| Eudorlin Extra (Germany) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg (Berlin-chemie) | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg (Berlin-chemie) | |
| Eudorlin Infantil (Spain) | |
| Eudorlin Migrane (Germany) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen (Berlin-chemie) | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen (Berlin-chemie) | |
| EUDORLIN Migräne (Germany) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ibuprofen | |
| Eufen (Thailand) | |
| Eufen 200 mg x 1's | |
| Eufen 400 mg x 1's | |
| Eufen 100 mg/5 mL x 1's | |
| Eufenil Forte (Mexico) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg | |
| Capsules; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg | |
| Excedrin IB (United States) | |
| Exdol (Colombia) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 300 mg; Caffeine Citrate 30 mg; Codeine Phosphate 15 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 300 mg; Caffeine Citrate 30 mg; Codeine Phosphate 30 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Acetaminophen 300 mg; Caffeine Citrate 30 mg; Codeine Phosphate 8 mg | |
See 4829 substitutes for Ergix | |
References
- DailyMed. "IBUPROFEN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "ibuprofen". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "carbocysteine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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