Acetylcysteine 600mg (Mucomix) Tablets

Mucomix Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of drugs called ‘mucolytic agents‘ (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus. Additionally, Mucomix Tablet 10’s in injection form is used to treat paracetamol overdose. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box) or burning sensation in chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

Mucomix Tablet 10’s contains ‘Acetylcysteine’ that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage. Mucomix Tablet 10’s breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

Mucomix Tablet 10’s is available in injection, oral syrup and tablet dosage forms. A doctor or nurse gives the injection form of Mucomix Tablet 10’s. Take the liquid form of Mucomix Tablet 10’s as advised by your doctor. Mucomix Tablet 10’s in oral tablet form is to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Mucomix Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, runny nose, vomiting, stomach upset, cool and moist skin. Most of these side effects of Mucomix Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Mucomix Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucomix Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Mucomix Tablet 10’s. The colour of liquid (syrup) may change and have a bad odour when the bottle is opened. This is normal, and it does not indicate that medicine has changed. Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been rarely reported in some patients. However, if you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Mucomix Tablet 10’s and contact your doctor immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mucomix Tablet 10’s. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma inform your doctor before taking Mucomix Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Mucomix Tablet 10’s

Productive cough with mucus

Medicinal Benefits

Mucomix Tablet 10’s is a mucolytic agent (sputum thinner) used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Mucomix Tablet 10’s helps in making cough less viscous so that it can be coughed out easily in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airways infection), laryngitis (voice box infection) and tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose to cough out easily and provide relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, tightness in chest and shortness of breath. Also, Mucomix Tablet 10’s in injection form works as an antidote in paracetamol overdose by restoring the body’s glutathione ( antioxidant produced in cells), a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Directions for Use

Oral tablet : Take Mucomix Tablet 10’s preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Effervescent tablet: Use Mucomix Tablet 10’s as prescribed by a doctor. Dissolve Mucomix Tablet 10’s in a glass of water and immediately drink it. Oral Liquid Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using and take Mucomix Tablet 10’s with or without food as advised by your doctor using a measuring cup that is proved with the pack.Injection: Do not self-administer. Mucomix Tablet 10’s is given as an intravenous (into a vein) injection or infusion (drip) by a doctor or a nurse.