Mucojan
Mucojan Products are primarily used for
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
About Mucojan Products
Uses of Mucojan Products
Acetylcysteine is used for respiratory disease with excessive mucus. It acts as mucolytic (loosen mucus in airways) when used in oral preparations while when used as injection it treats paracetamol overdose toxicity.
Mucojan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Mucojan are Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Gastrointestinal discomfort.
How Mucojan Products work
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. It also works as an antidote in paracetamol poisoning by replenishing the body's stores of glutathione, a chemical that removes toxic substances.
Patient Concerns about Mucojan Products
Frequently asked questions about Mucojan Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine
Q. Is Mucojan 600 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Mucojan 600 Tablet can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. How long can you take Mucojan 600 Tablet for?
The duration of treatment with Mucojan 600 Tablet will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Q. Can Mucojan 600 Tablet be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Mucojan 600 Tablet are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.
Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Mucojan 600 Tablet?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.