DESCRIPTION
Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe. Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are vomiting, heartburn, stomach upset, rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may cause excessive drowsiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
INTRODUCTION
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
USE OF
Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
BENEFITS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
FACTBOX
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::RESPIRATORY
HOW TO USE
Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : UNSAFE – Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : SAFE – Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
IF MISS
If you miss a dose of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet, 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.
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Heartburn | Stomach pain | Upset stomach | Rash | Hives | Itching | Breathing problems | Nasal inflammation | Increased white blood cell count
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
UNSAFE
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
KIDNEY INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LIVER INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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FAQ
Q. Can Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet interfere with laboratory tests?::: Yes, Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet contains Acetylcysteine which may interfere with laboratory tests like urine ketone test and may cause false test results. Inform your doctor if you are taking Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet before taking any tests.| Q. Will Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?::: No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If symptoms are not getting relieved by the recommended doses, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Mucimen AB 50mg/600mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.|
DISCLAIMER
The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.
