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Mucucil

Mucucil

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Drugmaker's Lab

Distributor:

Terramedic
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Acetylcysteine
Indications/Uses
Resp affections characterized by thick viscous hypersecretions due to acute bronchitis & its exacerbation, pulmonary emphysema, mucoviscidosis & bronchiectasis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Treatment duration: 5-10 days in acute phase. Continue for several mth in chronic phase. 600-mg granules for oral soln Adult One 600-mg sachet daily (preferably in the evening). 200-mg granules for oral soln Adult One 200-mg sachet daily. 100-mg granules for oral soln Adult Two 100-mg sachets bid-tid. Childn One 100-mg sachet bid-qid according to age.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Childn <2 yr.
Special Precautions
Asthmatic patients & patients w/ history of PUD. Preferable to avoid use during pregnancy. Discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue/abstain from therapy taking into account the benefit of breastfeeding for the child & benefit of therapy for the mother.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions including bronchospasm, angioedema, rashes & pruritus; hypotension, or occasionally HTN. Flushing, nausea & vomiting, fever, syncope, sweating, arthralgia, blurred vision, disturbances of liver functions, acidosis, convulsion, & cardiac or resp arrest.
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Drug Interactions
Avoid concurrent administration w/ antitussive drugs. Concurrent administration w/ nitroglycerin has been shown to cause significant hypotension & enhance temporal artery dilation.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Mucucil granules for soln 100 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's (P420/box)
Form
Mucucil granules for soln 200 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's (P510/box)
Form
Mucucil granules for soln 600 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's (P960/box)