Mucos 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Mucos 100mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Mucos 100mg Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Mucos 100mg Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Mucos Tablet
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Bronchitis
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of Mucos Tablet
In Treatment of Asthma
Mucos 100mg Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Bronchitis
Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. Mucos 100mg Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Mucos 100mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and 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. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Mucos Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mucos
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Increased white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Itching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Esophageal bleeding
- Red spots or bumps
- Breathing problems
- High white blood cell count
- Nasal inflammation
How to use Mucos Tablet
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. Mucos 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Mucos 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mucos 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mucos 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mucos 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mucos 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucos 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Mucos 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mucos 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Mucos 100mg Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthinic Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Mucos 100mg Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Mucos 100mg Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Mucos 100mg Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Mucos 100mg Tablet be taken?
Mucos 100mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Mucos 100mg Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Mucos 100mg Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should Mucos 100mg Tablet be avoided?
Mucos 100mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Mucos 100mg Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Mucos 100mg Tablet.
Q. Is Mucos 100mg Tablet the same as theophylline?
Mucos 100mg Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Mucos 100mg Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
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Country of origin: India
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