Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Carbocisteine(250mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Mucodyne 250mg Capsule should be taken with or without food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include facial swelling, allergic reaction, shortness of breath, rash, and Wheezing. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while on treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or if you have stomach problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must take doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Mucodyne 250mg Capsule is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Humans. Carbocisteine is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally with peak serum concentrations achieved within 1 to 1.7 hours. Carbocisteine penetrates well into the lung and bronchial secretions.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mucodyne
Facial swelling
Allergic reaction
Breathlessness
Rash
Wheezing
Carbocisteine does not mix well with some medicines. Tell your doctor or a pharmacist it you're taking any medicines that can cause bleeding or ulcers in your stomach. These include: NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac or high-dose aspirin.
Mucodyne 250mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mucodyne 250mg Capsule.
Information regarding the use of Mucodyne 250mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Carbocisteine is indicated over the counter and in prescription formulas to clear airway secretions in conditions associated with increased mucus.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CARBOCISTEINE may interact with medicines known to cause bleeding in the stomach, such as NSAIDs.
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have had an ulcer in your stomach or gut.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mucodyne 250mg Capsule helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mucodyne 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Mucodyne 250mg Capsule used for?
Mucodyne 250mg Capsule is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus to help clear chest congestion. This relieves chesty coughs and breathing difficulties due to excess mucus in cold, flu, and respiratory tract infections.
Q. What should I inform my doctor before taking Mucodyne 250mg Capsule?
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as coughs due to smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema (a form of lung disease), or stomach ulcers.
Q. How will I know if Mucodyne 250mg Capsule is working?
When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.
Q. How quickly does Mucodyne 250mg Capsule work?
It may take up to 4 weeks before you notice your symptoms improving. However, this might vary with respect to dosage, the patient receiving the drug, and response to treatment. It is advisable to keep taking the medicine as advised by the doctor even if there is no improvement straightaway.
