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Mucinac 5 ml Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Drug Overdose are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mucinac 5 ml Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Mucinac 5 ml Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mucinac 5 ml Injection include Hypersensitivity, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mucinac 5 ml Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Mucinac 5 ml Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mucinac 5 ml Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mucinac 5 ml Injection related warnings talks about Mucinac 5 ml Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mucinac 5 ml Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mucinac 5 ml Injection in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease. The section on Mucinac 5 ml Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Mucinac 5 ml Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Mucinac 5 ml Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mucinac 5 ml Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mucinac 5 ml Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Mucinac 5 ml Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mucinac. It is best to stop taking Mucinac immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mucinac 5 ml Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mucinac. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Mucinac 5 ml Injection on the Kidneys?
Mucinac is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mucinac 5 ml Injection on the Liver?
Use of Mucinac may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mucinac 5 ml Injection on the Heart?
Using Mucinac does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mucinac 5 ml Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mucinac 5 ml Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mucinac 5 ml Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mucinac 5 ml Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mucinac 5 ml Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Mucinac 5 ml Injection, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mucinac 5 ml Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mucinac 5 ml Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Mucinac 5 ml Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mucinac 5 ml Injection
Consumption of alcohol and Mucinac 5 ml Injection together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Mucinac can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Mucinac can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Mucinac along with ibuprofen
Rarely, Mucinac causes fever and chills. It is a rare side effect of the medicine. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Mucinac does not cause weight gain. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight gain then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Mucinac is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus in respiratory diseases.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 104-106