What effect does carbocisteine have on mucus-producing goblet cells in humans?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Human studies have shown that carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia.

Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules, hardZentiva · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 21 October 2021

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carbocisteine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Human studies have shown that carbocisteine reduces goblet cell hyperplasia.

Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules, hardZentiva · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 21 October 2021

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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