Mucolex 125 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbocisteine |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Mucolex Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Mucolex Tablets are used to reduce the viscosity of non-infected secretions in the respiratory tract and are indicated for expectoration in diseases such as upper respiratory inflammation, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic sinusitis, and otitis media with effusion.
Indications
- Expectoration in upper respiratory inflammation (pharyngitis, laryngitis)
- Expectoration in acute bronchitis
- Expectoration in bronchial asthma
- Expectoration in chronic bronchitis
- Expectoration in bronchiectasis
- Expectoration in pulmonary tuberculosis
- Drainage in chronic sinusitis
- Drainage in otitis media with effusion
Mode of Action
- Reduces viscosity of non-infected secretions in the respiratory tract
- Breaks disulphide bonds which cross-link certain glycoprotein molecules present in the mucus
- Alters local ionic charges affecting the viscosity of mucus
- Alters the composition of mucin secreted by the respiratory mucosa
Dosage & Administration
- Adults (including elderly): Initial dosage of 2250 mg daily in divided doses
- Adults (including elderly): Reduced to 1500 mg daily in divided doses when a satisfactory response obtained
- Children: Normal daily dose is 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses
Interaction
- No hazardous or therapeutically useful interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in active peptic ulceration
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Headache
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy
- No information available on the use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with a recent history of peptic ulcer and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children