FAQs About MUCINAC INJECTION

Q: What is MUCINAC INJECTION used for?

A: MUCINAC INJECTION is used in adults as a mucolytic (phlegm loosening medicine) to manage airway diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis), and bronchiectasis. It is also used in the management of paracetamol overdoses.

Q: What happens if you take more MUCINAC INJECTION than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of MUCINAC INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Q: Is it safe to use MUCINAC INJECTION on pregnant and breastfeeding women?

A: MUCINAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Q: How does MUCINAC INJECTION work?

A: MUCINAC INJECTION works by enhancing airway secretions and mucociliary function (a defense mechanism of the lungs that promotes 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. In the case of paracetamol poisoning, it works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralizes the toxic products of paracetamol.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using MUCINAC INJECTION?

A: Before taking MUCINAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.

Q: What if I forget to take a dose of MUCINAC INJECTION?

A: If you forget to take a dose of MUCINAC INJECTION, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten one.

Q: Can MUCINAC INJECTION cause allergic reactions?

A: Yes. MUCINAC INJECTION may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of the lips, throat, or tongue, difficulty breathing, itching, and/or skin rash, a severe drop in blood pressure, paleness, restlessness, a weak pulse, clammy skin, and decreased consciousness. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Q: Who should not take MUCINAC INJECTION?

A: MUCINAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you are allergic to N-acetylcysteine or have lung disease such as bronchial asthma, active ulcers in the stomach, rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption (inability of the body to absorb glucose and galactose), or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency (inability of the body to digest sucrose and maltose). Consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Does MUCINAC INJECTION cause nausea or vomiting?

A: Yes, MUCINAC INJECTION may cause nausea or vomiting in some individuals. If you experience any such side effects, then try to take MUCINAC INJECTION with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily, fried, or spicy foods. Do not lie down or go to sleep immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Q: What are the side effects of using MUCINAC INJECTION?

A: The most common side effects of taking MUCINAC INJECTION are nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.