What is Mucodyne 375 mg used for?
This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘mucolytics’. It works by making mucus (phlegm) less sticky. This makes the mucus easier to cough up. Mucodyne Capsules are used for problems with the breathing passages (respiratory tract).
How do you take Mucodyne capsules?
2. Key facts
- Carbocisteine can be taken by adults and children from the age of 2 years.
- You usually take this medicine 3 or 4 times a day.
- You can take it with or without food.
- Most people have no side effects when taking this medicine.
- Carbocisteine is known by the brand name Mucodyne.
What are the side effects of Carbocisteine?
There have been reports of anaphylactic reactions, allergic skin eruption and fixed drug eruption. There have been reports of diarrhoea, nausea, epigastric discomfort and gastrointestinal bleeding occurring during treatment with carbocisteine. There have been reports of skin rashes and allergic skin eruptions.
Is Mucodyne available?
It is supplied in two forms, as a syrup, and as a hard capsule. A prescription only medicine available to buy online, Mucodyne is a type of drug called a mucolytic, which works by breaking down excess phlegm in the respiratory tract.
What do doctors prescribe for phlegm?
You can try products like guaifenesin (Mucinex) that thin mucus so it won’t sit in the back of your throat or your chest. This type of medication is called an expectorant, which means it helps you to expel mucus by thinning and loosening it.
What is the best medicine for dry cough?
What is the best medicine for dry cough?
| Best medicine for dry cough | ||
|---|---|---|
| Robitussin Maximum Strength (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan-guaifenesin, phenylephrine) | Pain reliever/fever reducer, antitussive, expectorant, decongestant | Oral |
| Mucinex (guaifenesin) | Expectorant | Oral |
| Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) | Nasal decongestant | Oral |
What is carbocisteine 375mg?
Carbocisteine is a mucolytic agent for the adjunctive therapy of respiratory tract disorders characterised by excessive, viscous mucus, including chronic obstructive airways disease.
Can I take carbocisteine and paracetamol together?
No interactions were found between carbocysteine and Paracetamol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
When to take mucodyne 375 mg with or without food?
Mucodyne 375 mg Capsule is used for treating various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. It thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. Mucodyne 375 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. But, it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
Are there any side effects to mucodyne capsules?
There have been reports of anaphylactic reactions, allergic skin eruption and fixed drug eruption. There have been reports of diarrhoea, nausea, epigastric discomfort and gastrointestinal bleeding occurring during treatment with Mucodyne. There have been reports of skin rashes and allergic skin eruptions.
What kind of drug is mucodyne for sputum?
Mucodyne (375 mg) (Carbocisteine) Drug Price and Information. Mucodyne (375 mg) is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for reduction of sputum viscosity. It reduces the thickness of sputum and make easier to cough up.
Is it safe to drink alcohol with mucodyne?
Mucodyne 375mg Capsule is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mucodyne 375mg Capsule. Mucodyne 375mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
