Mucinac 600mg effervescent tablet treats respiratory disease with excessive mucus. It helps to reduce mucus secretion in various lung disorders such as asthma, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes in airways), and bronchiectasis (chronic widening of an airway passage). The medicine contains the active ingredient Acetylcysteine, which breaks down and loosens thick phlegm, making it runny and easy to cough.

Adults should take one effervescent tablet once daily. Patients who find it difficult to cough up phlegm are advised to take the pill in the mornings. Dissolve the tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately. Always use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you have any doubt about the dosing regimen. Ensure you do not use this medicine for longer than two weeks without consulting a doctor. You should immediately inform your doctor if you use more of these tablets. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting.

      — Do not use Mucinac 600 mg if you are allergic to Acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. It should not be used in children under two years of age.

      — Bronchospasm may occur with the use of Mucinac 600. If bronchospasm occurs, the treatment should be stopped immediately. Caution is advised in patients with a history of peptic ulcers, especially when used concomitantly with other medications known to irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.

      — Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell’s syndrome have rarely been reported in patients who use Acetylcysteine.

      — Bronchial secretions may increase in volume, particularly at the start of the treatment with Acetylcysteine.

      — If you are using another medicine, do not dissolve them together with Acetylcysteine 600 mg effervescent tablets.

      — If you need to use Mucinac 600 to control or prevent infections, you are advised to take these two hours before or after taking effervescent tablets.

      — Cough suppressants should not be used simultaneously as Mucinac tablets, as you must be able to cough up the loosened phlegm.

      — The medicine may increase the blood pressure lowering effect of nitroglycerin, a medicine used for chest pain. Caution is exercised.

      — Using activated charcoal, a medicine used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea, may increase the effect of Mucinac 600 effervescent tablets.

      — Let your doctor know if you are using or have recently used any medication besides Mucinac 600 tablets, including those you obtained without a prescription.

The most common side effects of Mucinac include nausea, fever, vomiting, and rash. If these become troublesome or become serious, inform your doctor right away. There may be ways of reducing or preventing these side effects. Generally, it is advised to consume plenty of fluids while treating this medicine.

If any of the following side effects become serious, immediately stop using Mucinac 600 effervescent tablets and contact your doctor or visit a hospital immediately.