Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Composition of Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Mucomi-600 mg Tablet contains Acetylcysteine 600 mg tablet. It belongs to the Mucolytic (N-acetylcysteine) class of medicines.

Uses of Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

• Mucolytic used to loosen and thin thick mucus in respiratory conditions such as productive cough
• acute/chronic bronchitis
• COPD
• bronchiectasis and other chest congestion conditions with viscid sputum.

Key benefits

• Thins and loosens thick phlegm
• Helps clear chest congestion
• Improves productive cough
• Eases breathing in bronchitis/COPD

How Mucomi-600 mg Tablet works

Acetylcysteine breaks disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing the viscosity and stickiness of mucus. This helps clear phlegm from the airways and improves breathing and cough productivity.

How to take Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Take as advised by a doctor. Commonly taken by mouth once daily for 600 mg strength; swallow with water (may take after food to reduce stomach upset). Maintain adequate hydration. Do not crush/chew unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Mucomi-600 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain/indigestion
• diarrhea
• headache
• runny nose
• rash
• unpleasant taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in asthma (may rarely cause bronchospasm) and in patients with history of peptic ulcer/bleeding. Stop and seek medical help if wheezing, chest tightness, facial swelling or severe rash occurs. If cough persists, fever develops, or sputum becomes blood-stained, consult a doctor. Not for self-use in young children unless prescribed.

Do not take Mucomi-600 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

Activated charcoal (may reduce effect), antitussives/cough suppressants (may cause mucus retention), nitroglycerin and other nitrates (may increase hypotension/headache), certain antibiotics if mixed together in the same solution (separate dosing where applicable)

How to store Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Mucomi-600 mg Tablet

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CELTIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Expectorant / Mucolytic

Drug class:

Mucolytic (N-acetylcysteine)