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Mucotab ET Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MG

Uses:

<p>Mucotab ET Tablet is used in the treatment of Respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus. The detailed uses of Mucotab ET Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Mucolytic Agent: Mucotab ET Tablet aids in the breakdown and thinning of mucus in the airways, facilitating coughing and removal. It is especially beneficial in conditions like chronic bronchitis.<br/> • Respiratory Conditions: When mucus production is an issue, such as in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it is frequently used to treat the symptoms of respiratory tract infections.<br/> • Easing Cough: Mucotab ET Tablet  helps ease persistent coughs brought on by an accumulation of mucus by decreasing the viscosity of mucus.<br/> • Sinusitis Treatment: Mucotab ET Tablet  can help cure sinusitis by reducing the amount of mucus in the sinuses, which relieves pressure and enhances sinus outflow.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Mucotab ET Tablet is a mucolytic agent (sputum thinner) used to treat acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Mucotab ET Tablet works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. Thereby, making it easier to cough out phlegm. Mucotab ET Tablet is used in the treatment of conditions such as emphysema (shortness of breath), bronchitis (inflammation of mucous membranes in the airways), bronchiectasis (chronic widening of airway passage), and mucoviscidosis/cystic fibrosis (thick mucous clogs different parts of the body).

FAQs

Mucotab ET Tablet is used to treat respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus.

Mucotab ET Tablet contains Acetylcysteine that belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner). It works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily.

You are recommended to avoid histamine rich foods such as tomatoes, wine and processed foods as it may cause histamine intolerance by affecting the way histamine is broken down in the body leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Therefore, if you are allergic to histamine or cannot tolerate food and drinks rich in histamine, please inform your doctor before taking Mucotab ET Tablet .

You are not recommended to take Mucotab ET Tablet with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin and gentamicin at the same time as it may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of minimum of 2 hours between taking Mucotab ET Tablet and antibiotics. However, please consult a doctor before using Mucotab ET Tablet with antibiotics or any other medicines.

You are recommended to take Mucotab ET Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 1 week of using Mucotab ET Tablet , please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop taking Mucotab ET Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Mucotab ET Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Mucotab ET Tablet , please consult your doctor.

The side effects of Mucotab ET Tablet include fever, nausea, vomiting and stomach upset.

Mucotab ET Tablet is given to pregnant and breastfeeding women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Mucotab ET Tablet .

You are advised not to take cough syrups that suppress the cough while taking Mucotab ET Tablet as it may interfere with the action of Mucotab ET Tablet . Do not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. Speak with your doctor who will recommend an effective cough medication that increases the sputum or expectoration.

If you miss a dose of Mucotab ET Tablet , do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.