Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Drug Overdose are some of its major therapeutic uses. Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet include Hypersensitivity, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet related warnings talks about Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peptic Ulcer, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mucinac. It is best to stop taking Mucinac immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mucinac. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet on the Kidneys?
Mucinac is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet on the Liver?
Use of Mucinac may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet on the Heart?
Using Mucinac does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Mucinac 200 Effervescent Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Mucinac can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Mucinac can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Mucinac along with ibuprofen
Rarely, Mucinac causes fever and chills. It is a rare side effect of the medicine. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Mucinac does not cause weight gain. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight gain then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Mucinac is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus in respiratory diseases.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 104-106