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 Gastrointestinal discomfort, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash.
How Mucojan Products work
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
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.
Q. How is Mucojan 600 Tablet administered?
Mucojan 600 Tablet is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.
Q. Are there chances of anemia with Mucojan 600 Tablet?
Yes, there are chances that Mucojan 600 Tablet may cause anemia. It has been observed that Mucojan 600 Tablet can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking Mucojan 600 Tablet and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. If the patients develop anemia then in some cases blood transfusion is done to correct it.
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.
Products for Mucojan
Mucojan 600 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹175.5
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