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Mucusnil Tablet ER

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Product introduction

Mucusnil Tablet ER is an expectorant. It is used for the treatment of cough and congestion. It helps in bringing mucus out of the lungs thus helps in treating cough.

Mucusnil Tablet ER can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses than it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving and attention-seeking activity while on treatment.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Mucusnil Tablet ER

Benefits of Mucusnil Tablet ER

In Treatment of Cough with mucus

Mucusnil Tablet ER helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move 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.

Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Mucusnil Tablet ER

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 Mucusnil

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness

How to use Mucusnil Tablet ER

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. Mucusnil Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mucusnil Tablet ER works

Mucusnil Tablet ER works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mucusnil Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mucusnil Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucusnil Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Mucusnil Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mucusnil Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucusnil Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Mucusnil Tablet ER in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Mucusnil Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mucusnil Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Mucusnil Tablet ER in these patients.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Mucusnil Tablet ER should be taken as per dose and duration suggetsed by the doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Expectorants

Patient concerns

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Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.
Cough regularly with lots of mucus
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice
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FAQs

What is Mucusnil Tablet ER used for?

Mucusnil Tablet ER is an expectorant, mainly used to relieve chest congestion by aiding the removal of mucus.

How long can I take Mucusnil Tablet ER?

Consult your doctor for use more than 7 days.

Can I take Mucusnil Tablet ER if I have high blood pressure?

Mucusnil Tablet ER should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressure.

Can I take Mucusnil Tablet ER with phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin, and paracetamol (acetaminophen)?

There are no known drug interactions between phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin, and paracetamol (acetaminophen) and Mucusnil Tablet ER. However, consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mucusnil Tablet ER.

Can I take Mucusnil Tablet ER with Sudafed (pseudoephedrine-decongestant preparation) and Dayquil (OTC cold and cough preparation), Benadryl, benzonatate?

Mucusnil Tablet ER can be taken with other cold and cough preparation including Sudafed, Dayquil, Benadryl, and benzonatate. However, other formulations containing guaifenesin must be avoided to avoid a double dose. Also, Mucusnil Tablet ER should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination would not be logical and you may be exposed to unnecessary side effects.
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Country of origin: India

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