INTRODUCTION

MUCOLITE TABLET contains Ambroxol, which belongs to a group of medicines called Respiratory system agents. It is used to loosen phlegm in case of productive cough accompanying lung and bronchial illness in affected individuals. Phlegm is a thickened mucus secreted by the glands of respiratory passages and lungs, which generally occurs due to illness/irritation in affected individuals.

MUCOLITE TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to ambroxol hydrochloride. Before taking MUCOLITE TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a predilection for the development of peptic ulcers, intolerance to certain sugars, lung problems (such as bronchial motor activity disorder), kidney problems (such as an impaired renal function), and/or severe liver disease.

MUCOLITE TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women (especially during the first three months of pregnancy) and is also not recommended for breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. The most common side effects of taking MUCOLITE TABLET are taste disturbance, numbness in the throat, nausea, and/or numbness in the mouth. Consult and inform your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

USES OF MUCOLITE TABLET

• To loosen phlegm in case of productive cough accompanying lung and bronchial illness in affected individuals

HOW MUCOLITE TABLET WORKS

MUCOLITE TABLET works by facilitating the expectoration of mucus by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers (sugar molecules responsible for mucus production) and stimulates surfactant (an anti-glue agent) that prevents adhesion of mucus to the bronchial wall thus preventing its accumulation and providing clearance in the airway due to acute and chronic respiratory diseases in affected individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take MUCOLITE TABLET as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MUCOLITE TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and vomiting:

Try to take MUCOLITE TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Diarrhea:

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom gets worse.

Indigestion:

Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and drink slowly. Reduce your consumption of coffee, cola, tea, or alcohol and lose weight if you are obese.  Try to avoid smoking and don’t have rich, fatty or spicy foods. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom does not improve.

Dry mouth:

Try to drink plenty of cold water, sip on unsweetened drinks, and use lip balm if your lips are dry. Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking MUCOLITE TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription or any other medicines.

Over dosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of MUCOLITE TABLET, consult and inform your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep MUCOLITE TABLET out of reach from children
• Store the medicine at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT MUCOLITE TABLET

What are the uses of MUCOLITE TABLET?

MUCOLITE TABLET is used to loosen phlegm in cases of productive cough accompanying lung and bronchial illness in affected individuals, which is generally a thickened mucus secreted by the glands of the respiratory passages and lungs that occurs due to illness or irritation in affected individuals.

What are the side effects of MUCOLITE TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking MUCOLITE TABLET are taste disturbance, numbness in the throat, nausea, and/or numbness in the mouth. Consult and inform your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

Is MUCOLITE TABLET safe to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women?

No, MUCOLITE TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy (especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy), and it is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the medicine may get excreted in the breast milk. Consult and inform your doctor before taking the medicine.

How does MUCOLITE TABLET work?

MUCOLITE TABLET works by facilitating the expectoration of mucus by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibres (sugar molecules responsible for mucus production) and stimulating surfactant (an anti-glue agent) that prevents adhesion of mucus to the bronchial wall, thus preventing its accumulation and providing clearance in the airway due to acute and chronic respiratory diseases in affected individuals.

How do I take MUCOLITE TABLET?

Take MUCOLITE TABLET as advised by your physician. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

REFERENCES

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3. Ahmad Kantar, Ludger Klimek, Dorotheea Cazan, Annette Sperl, Ulrike Sent, and Margarida Mesquita. An overview of efficacy and safety of ambroxol for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases with special regard to children. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. [Revised in March 2020] [Accessed on 19th September 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7137760/

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Blood tests
• Sputum test