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FAQs About MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE
Q: What are the benefits of MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE is used to manage acute and chronic respiratory diseases (airway diseases), which include acute and recurrent bronchitis, laryngitis, and tracheitis, as well as chronic diseases (such as chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which are generally characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and/or chest tightness.
Q: How does MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE work?
A: MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE works by facilitating the expectoration of mucus by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers (sugar molecules responsible for mucus production) and stimulating surfactant (an anti-glue agent) that manages adhesion of mucus to the bronchial wall, thus managing its accumulation and providing clearance in the airway due to acute and chronic respiratory diseases in affected individuals.
Q: What are the side effects of MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: The most common side effects of taking MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE are taste disturbance, numbness in the throat, nausea, and/or numbness in the mouth and tongue. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Q: Is MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE safe to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women?
A: No, MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE 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 your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q: How do I take MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: Take MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q: Can MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE be used with other medicines?
A: Before taking MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over-the-counter or any herbal medicines such as other medicines to manage cough or bacterial infections, as these might cause serious side effects by interacting with each other.
Q: Can MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE be used in patients with kidney or liver problems?
A: MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Is MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE safe to use with children?
A: MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q: What precautions must be taken while using MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: Before taking MUCOLITE DROPS, consult and inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time, have peptic or duodenal ulcers, or have hereditary fructose intolerance (the inability of the body to break down fructose).
Q: Can I stop taking MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: Continue taking MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Contact your doctor in such a condition.
Q: What if I miss a dose of MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE?
A: Please stick to the recommended schedule as agreed with your doctor for optimal efficacy of MUCOLITE SR CAPSULE. Notify your doctor whenever you miss receiving any doses.