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Introduction About MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET contains Acetyl Cysteine which belongs to the group of medicines called Mucolytics. It is used in adults to manage acute airway diseases such as bronchitis (inflammation of mucous membrane in airways), emphysema, mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis), and/or bronchiectasis (chronic widening of airway passage).
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Acetylcysteine. It is also not recommended for use in patients with bronchial asthma.
Before taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET, inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, liver diseases (such as non-alcoholic fatty acid disease), and chronic kidney disease.
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. The medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years) and advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years) after consulting your doctor.
The most common side effects of taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET are nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
Uses Of MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET
- Manage acute airway diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, mucoviscidosis, and/or bronchiectasis in adults
How MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET Works
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET works by enhancing airway secretions and mucociliary function (a defence mechanism of lungs that promote movement and removal of excess mucus) which causes the mucus (phlegm) to become less sticky resulting in its easy removal through cough thus managing airway diseases in affected individuals.
How to use MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET
Take MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET as advised by your physician. Dissolve the medicine in half a glass of water and drink the solution immediately. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET
Common
- nausea
- vomiting
Uncommon
- signs of hypersensitivity reaction (immune response to an allergen or antigen) such as shortness of breath, tightness of chest, cough, itching, rashes, and pounding heartrate
- headache
- ringing in the ears
- inflamed and sore mouth
- diarrhoea
- fever
- low blood pressure
- abdominal pain
Rare
- signs of bronchospasm (tightening of airways in lungs) such as shortening of breath
- shortness of breath or breathlessness, difficulty breathing
- impaired indigestion with symptoms of fullness in upper abdomen, gastric pain, belching, nausea and heartburn
Stop taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of shock such as severe drop in blood pressure, paleness, restlessness, weak pulse, clammy skin, and/or decreased consciousness
- signs of angioedema (sudden fluid accumulation in the skin and mucous membrane) such as swelling of the lips, throat or tongue, difficulty while breathing, itching, and/or skin rash
Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Breastfeeding
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor taking it.

Driving and Using Machines
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is not likely to affect your abilities to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Kidney
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Liver
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases such non-alcoholic fatty acid disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Allergy
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to acetylcysteine, or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Lungs
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is not recommended to be use in patients with lung diseases such as bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Others
Before taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have or had ulcers in stomach
Use in Paediatrics:
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.
Use in Geriatrics:
MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- cough suppressants (medicines used to suppress cough reflex) Ex. benzonatate
- nitro-glycerine (a medicine used to manage angina pectoris)
- activated charcoal (a medicine used to manage traveller’s diarrhoea)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Acetyl Cysteine | 
| Pharmacological Category | : | Mucolytics | 
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Acute airway diseases (such as bronchitis, emphysema mucoviscidosis, and/or bronchiectasis) | 
| Dosage Forms | : | Capsule, Tablet, Effervescent Tablet, Injection | 
More Information
- Keep MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET out of reach in children
- Do not store MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET above 25°C
FAQs About MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET
Q. What MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is used for?
A. MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET is used in adults as a mucolytic (phlegm loosening medicine) to manage airway diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis), and bronchiectasis.
Q. What happens if you take more MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET than your required dose?
A. If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Q. Is it safe to use MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
A. MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q. How MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET works?
A. MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET works by enhancing airway secretions and mucociliary function (a defence mechanism of lungs that promote movement and removal of excess mucus) which causes the mucus (phlegm) to become less sticky resulting in its easy removal through cough thus managing airway diseases in affected individuals.
Q. What is method of taking MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET?
A. Take MUCARYL SUGAR FREE ORANGE FLAVOUR EFFERVESCENT TABLET as advised by your physician. Dissolve the medicine in half a glass of water and drink the solution immediately. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
References
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