Mucyst 400MG Inj

Composition

Acetylcysteine (1000mg)

Uses of Mucyst 400MG Inj

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

• •In Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity Mucyst 1000mg Injection is an antidote medicine that prevents serious side effects if a person has taken more than the normal or recommended amount of a medicine called paracetamol. Paracetamol overdose may cause serious liver damage
• •which may even lead to liver failure. Rarely
• •an excessive overdose may lead to a coma. Mucyst 1000mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medication.

How it works

Mucyst 1000mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralizes the toxic products of paracetamol. Glutathione helps the liver safely break down and remove harmful substances formed when paracetamol is taken in excessive amounts. If glutathione levels drop too low, these toxic substances can cause severe liver damage. By restoring glutathione, Mucyst 1000mg Injection protects liver cells and reduces the risk of serious harm.

Directions for use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side effects

Common side effects of Mucyst 400MG Inj may include: