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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Mucinac AB 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.
Mucinac AB 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, 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.
USES OF MUCINAC AB TABLET
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Treatment of Pneumonia
BENEFITS OF MUCINAC AB TABLET
Mucinac AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines that can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These “triggers” may include house dust, pollen, pets, and cigarette smoke. This medicine relaxes the muscles of your airways which makes the air easier to get in and out. It will therefore allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. This enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Mucinac AB 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MUCINAC AB 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 Mucinac AB
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Nasal inflammation
HOW TO USE MUCINAC AB 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. Mucinac AB Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
SAFETY ADVICE
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Mucinac AB Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Information regarding the use of Mucinac AB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Mucinac AB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucinac AB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
Mucinac AB Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
Mucinac AB Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MUCINAC AB TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Mucinac AB 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.
Quick tips
- Mucinac AB Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
FAQs
Q. Can Mucinac AB Tablet interfere with laboratory tests?
Yes, Mucinac AB 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 Mucinac AB Tablet before taking any tests.
Q. Will Mucinac AB 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 Mucinac AB 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.
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