Consuming alcohol with Mucomist does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucomist is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucomist is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Mucomist does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucomist is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucomist may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucomist is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucomist may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Mucomist 600mg/ml Respirator Solution
Introduction
Mucomist is a prescription medicine used for reducing mucous secretion in various lung diseases like bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. It is also used to treat poisoning caused by paracetamol medicine overdose.
Mucomist can be taken with or without ...
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Uses of Mucomist
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
Side effects of Mucomist
Common
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Gastrointestinal discomfort
How to use Mucomist
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mucomist may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mucomist works
Mucomist is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.
What if you forget to take Mucomist?
If you miss a dose of Mucomist, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Mucomist for the treatment of various respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Brief Description
Indication
Oral
As a mucolytic
Adult: As effervescent granules or tablets: 200 mg tid.
Paracetamol poisoning
Adult: After gastric lavage or induction of em...
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Administration
Drug stability and safety of acetylcysteine when mixed with other drugs in a nebulizer have not been established.
Adult Dose
Asthmatic patients, history of bronchospasm, peptic ulceration. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Unknown whether agent is excreted in milk; use wit...
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Renal Dose
Acetylcysteine may decrease the viscosity of secretions by splitting of disulphide bonds in mucoproteins. It also promotes the detoxification of an in...
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Contraindication
Oral
As a mucolytic
Child: As effervescent granules or tablets: 2-7 yr: 200 mg bid; <2 yr: 200 mg daily.
Paracetamol poisoning
Child: After gast...
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Precaution
Tuberculosis, Chronic emphysema, Paracetamol poisoning, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Cystic fibrosis, Tracheostomy care, during anaesthesia
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