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Mucolite Syrup Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

AMBROXOL-30MG

Uses:

Mucolite Syrup is used to treat Cough, Respiratory disorder with a viscous cough. The detailed uses of Mucolite Syrup are as follows: <br/>• Cough suppressant: Mucolite Syrup helps to relieve coughs caused by excess mucus, making it easier to breathe and feel more comfortable during colds or flu.<br/>• Chest congestion relief: Mucolite Syrup relieves chest congestion caused by excess mucus by making it easier to breathe and cough up mucus.<br/>• Support for respiratory conditions: Mucolite Syrup helps manage respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma by clearing excess mucus and improving breathing.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Mucolite Syrup is a mucolytic agent (mucus thinner) that is used to treat acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Mucolite Syrup helps in making cough less viscous so that it can be coughed out easily in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airways infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), and tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose to cough out easily and provide relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath.

FAQs

Mucolite Syrup is used to treat Dry cough and respiratory disorders with viscous cough.

Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Mucolite Syrup breaks the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing.

No, Mucolite Syrup is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the first three months as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Mucolite Syrup .

You are recommended to take Mucolite Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 5 days (3 days in children) of using Mucolite Syrup , please consult your doctor.

Yes, Mucolite Syrup may cause severe skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Mucolite Syrup to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of nose, throat, mouth, genitals or eyes, stop taking Mucolite Syrup and consult a doctor immediately.

Yes, you may take Mucolite Syrup with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime as it may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in airways. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using Mucolite Syrup with antibiotics or any other medicines.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Mucolite Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Mucolite Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Mucolite Syrup , please consult your doctor.

No, Mucolite Syrup is not typically recommended for dry coughs. It's designed to thin and loosen mucus, making it effective for productive (wet) coughs, not dry coughs without mucus.

Mucolite Syrup usually doesn't cause drowsiness and is safe for daytime use. However, everyone's body is different, so if you notice unusual side effects, take necessary precautions. If your condition worsens, consult your doctor.

Take it preferably with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow whole with a glass of water.

The most common side effects of Mucolite Syrup are nausea, taste change, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. These side effects are usually mild and temporary and resolve as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if any side effects persist or worsen, you must consult your doctor for proper guidance and care.

Mucolite Syrup is usually not recommended during breastfeeding; it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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