Mucorex Tablet is used for treating various respiratory tract disorders associated with excessive mucus. It works by thinning and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs and make it easier to cough out.

Mucorex Tablet should be taken with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. It is advised not to use it for more than 14 days without your doctor's consultation.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and stomach upset. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they would not go away. Generally, it is advised not to take alcohol while on treatment.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or if you have stomach problems. 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. You must take a doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Mucorex Tablet

Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Benefits of Mucorex Tablet

In Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Mucorex Tablet 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 Mucorex 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 Mucorex

Vomiting
Nausea
Upset stomach

How to use Mucorex 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. Mucorex Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Mucorex Tablet works

Mucorex Tablet is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mucorex 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Mucorex Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Mucorex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucorex Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Mucorex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mucorex Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mucorex Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Mucorex Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Mucorex Tablet helps in thinning and removal of the mucus (slimy and sticky substance) from the airways, thereby treats various respiratory conditions.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Do not use Mucorex Tablet for more than 14 days, without your doctor’s advice.
Inform your doctor if you have suffered or are currently suffering from any stomach, liver or kidney problem.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethylamine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Mucolytics

Patient concerns

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Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection

Dr In my throat while am silent there is some sounding breath came to out side What is that mean. Am smoke 3 cigarettes per day

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is related to respiratory tract problemsU require consultation with chest physician

User feedback

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Others

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FAQs

Is Mucorex Tablet good for dry cough?

No. Mucorex Tablet is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance

Does Mucorex Tablet make you sleepy?

No, Mucorex Tablet is not known to make you sleepy.

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