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Who can take carbocisteine
Most adults and children aged 2 years old and over can take carbocisteine.
Who may not be able to take carbocisteineCarbocisteine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to carbocisteine or any other medicine
- have ever had a stomach ulcer
- are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding
View the original NHS website page ↗. Refreshed 19 August 2026.
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