Mucosolvin Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.

Mucosolvin Syrup 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 keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, headache, rash, palpitations, tremor, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Mucosolvin Syrup

Cough with mucus

Benefits of Mucosolvin Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Mucosolvin Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Mucosolvin Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Mucosolvin Syrup

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 Mucosolvin

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Indigestion
Bloating
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels

How to use Mucosolvin Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mucosolvin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mucosolvin Syrup works

Mucosolvin Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline, which relieves cough with mucus.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mucosolvin Syrup 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 Mucosolvin Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mucosolvin Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mucosolvin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucosolvin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Mucosolvin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mucosolvin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Mucosolvin Syrup in these patients.

What if you forget to take Mucosolvin Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Mucosolvin Syrup, 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.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

Mucosolvin Syrup relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Mucosolvin Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.

Cough regularly with lots of mucus

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice

Heavy cough and sneezing.nose filled with mucus .

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlersPatient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

FAQs

Can Mucosolvin Syrup be used in a dry cough?

No, Mucosolvin Syrup is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Mucosolvin Syrup?

It is not recommended to use Mucosolvin Syrup in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Mucosolvin Syrup be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Mucosolvin Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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