FAQs About ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET

Q: What are the benefits of ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET is used to manage acute and chronic respiratory diseases (airway diseases), which include acute and recurrent bronchitis, laryngitis, and tracheitis, as well as chronic diseases (such as chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which are generally characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and/or chest tightness.

Q: How does ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET work?

A: ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET works by facilitating the expectoration of mucus by breaking down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers (sugar molecules responsible for mucus production) and stimulating surfactant (an anti-glue agent) that manages adhesion of mucus to the bronchial wall, thus managing its accumulation and providing clearance in the airway due to acute and chronic respiratory diseases in affected individuals.

Q: What are the side effects of ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET are taste disturbance, numbness in the throat, nausea, and/or numbness in the mouth and tongue. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

Q: Is ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET safe to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women?

A: No, ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy (especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy), and it is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the medicine may get excreted in the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Q: How do I take ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: Take ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q: Can ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET be used with other medicines?

A: Before taking ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over-the-counter or any herbal medicines such as other medicines to manage cough or bacterial infections, as these might cause serious side effects by interacting with each other.

Q: Can ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET be used in patients with kidney or liver problems?

A: ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Is ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET safe to use with children?

A: ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: Before taking MUCOLITE DROPS, consult and inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time, have peptic or duodenal ulcers, or have hereditary fructose intolerance (the inability of the body to break down fructose).

Q: Can I stop taking ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: Continue taking ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Contact your doctor in such a condition.

Q: What if I miss a dose of ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET?

A: Please stick to the recommended schedule as agreed with your doctor for optimal efficacy of ACOCONTIN 75MG TABLET. Notify your doctor whenever you miss receiving any doses.