Mucogen 100mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and mouth ulcers. It increases the synthesis of a chemical messenger which improves the healing of the ulcer.

Mucogen 100mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include indigestion. This is usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. Lifestyle modifications like having a rich fiber diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. Your doctor may suggest a routine blood test to check the functioning of your liver while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Mucogen Tablet

Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Benefits of Mucogen Tablet

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Mucogen 100mg Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

In Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Mucogen 100mg Tablet blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling due to mouth ulcers. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

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Side effects of Mucogen Tablet

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 Mucogen

Taste change
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Constipation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Burping
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Menstrual disorder

How to use Mucogen Tablet

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. Mucogen 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mucogen Tablet works

Mucogen 100mg Tablet is a mucosal protective agent. It increases the synthesis of prostaglandin, a chemical messenger which improves healing of the ulcer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mucogen 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mucogen 100mg Tablet 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

UNSAFE

Mucogen 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Mucogen 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mucogen 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mucogen 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mucogen Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Mucogen 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Mucogen 100mg Tablet helps in the treatment of stomach, intestinal and mouth ulcers.
It can also be taken while you're taking NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug) to lowers the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as rash, itch and hives.
Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinolinone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Prostaglandins & epidermal growth factor stimulator

Patient concerns

Mouth ulcers Mouth ulcers

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be vitamin deficiency, lichen planus, traumatic ulcer. Consult a ENT specialist to check throat

I am suffering from stomach problems from last 2 months regularly.This is my ultrasound report.Please explain this report in simple words.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

U having fatty liverAnd probably peptic ulcer

User feedback

What are you using Mucogen Tablet for?

Mouth ulcers

67%

Others

22%

Intestinal ul*

11%

*Intestinal ulcers

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

38%

Average

38%

Poor

24%

What were the side-effects while using Mucogen 100mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Mucogen Tablet?

With food

75%

With or witho*

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Mucogen 100mg Tablet on price

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56%

Expensive

22%

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22%

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References

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