| Generic Name(s) | Acetylcysteine (600mg) |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Cipla Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Action Class | |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
Mucinac 600 Orange Sugar Free Effervescent Tablet is a prescription medicine used for reducing mucous secretion in various lung diseases like bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. It is also used to treat poisoning caused by paracetamol medicine overdose.Mucinac 600 Orange Sugar Free Effervescent Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses than it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, nausea, vomiting, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine.Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Common and serious side effects may include:
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient and strength (Acetylcysteine (600mg)):
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications. Generic alternatives with same salts are therapeutically equivalent.
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