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Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Pectox Lysine 2.7 g Granulate
Carbocisteine Lysine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
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Contents of the Package Leaflet:
Pectox Lysine belongs to a group of medicines called mucolytics and expectorants.
Pectox Lysine is indicated in:
Do not take Pectox Lysine
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pectox Lysine.
Taking Pectox Lysine with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
No interactions or incompatibilities with other medicines have been observed.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
No effects on the ability to drive and/or use machines have been observed.
Pectox Lysine contains Aspartame
This medicine contains 24 mg of aspartame (E-951) per sachet, equivalent to 6 mg/g. Aspartame (E-951) contains a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful in cases of phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine accumulates because the body is unable to eliminate it properly.
Adults and adolescents:1 sachet of Pectox Lysine (2.7 g carbocisteine lysine) every 24 hours (1 day).
Children from 2 to 12 years:half a sachet of Pectox Lysine every 24 hours (1 day).
If you take more Pectox Lysine than you should
If you have taken more than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone 915 62 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.
If you forget to take Pectox Lysine
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop taking Pectox Lysine
Your doctor will tell you how long to take Pectox Lysine. Do not stop treatment before, as it may be harmful to your health.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Uncommon side effects (less than 1 in 100 patients):
Gastrointestinal disorders such as: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dyspepsia (gastrointestinal discomfort). In some cases, it may be useful to reduce the administered dose.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Medicines Vigilance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
This medicine does not require any special storage temperature.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after CAD. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and any unused medicine in the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Pectox Lysine
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
This medicine is presented in packs of 20 and 8 sachets, each sachet containing 3.94 g of yellow-beige granulate.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
ITALFARMACO, S.A.
San Rafael, 3
28108 Alcobendas (Madrid)
Tel.: 916572323
Date of last revision of this leaflet: July 2021
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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