Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Acetylcysteine(600mg)
Strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet
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Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. 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. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and gastrointestinal discomfort. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. 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. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free 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.
Pharmacokinetics. Acetylcysteine is extensively liver metabolized, CYP450 minimal, urine excretion is 22–30% with a half-life of 5.6 hours in adults and 11 hours in newborns.
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 Mucotab
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Intravenous acetylcysteine is contraindicated in patients who have had a previous anaphylactoid reaction to acetylcysteine, and acetylcysteine solution for oral use or inhalation is contraindicated in patients who have had any type of hypersensitivity reaction to the drug.
Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free 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.
Consuming alcohol with Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free does not cause any harmful side effects.
Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Acetylcysteine is indicated for mucolytic therapy and in the management of acetaminophen overdose. It has a short duration of action as it is given every 1-8 hours depending on route of administration, and has a wide therapeutic window.
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bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens.
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clarithromycin.
demeclocycline.
dichlorphenamide.
doxycycline.
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Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free safe for pregnant women?
Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. How long can you take Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free for?
The duration of treatment with Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Q. Can Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.
Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.
