Mucodyne Capsule 10's

Mucodyne Capsule belongs to the expectorant or mucolytic agent class. It is generally used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system. This causes lung infections and problems with food.

Mucodyne Capsule contains Carbocisteine, a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner). It works by making mucus (phlegm) less sticky. This makes the mucus easier to cough up.

You should take Mucodyne Capsule as your doctor directed. This medication may show common side effects, including vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, and epigastric discomfort (discomfort in the upper abdomen). Most of these effects subside over time without needing medical care. However, consult a doctor if the side effects worsen or persist.

It is recommended not to use if you are allergic to carbocisteine or any other ingredients in Mucodyne Capsule . This medicine should not be taken during the first three months of your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed unless instructed by the doctor during the therapy. Mucodyne Capsule is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age. A paediatric syrup is available for use in children.

Mucodyne Capsule contains carbocisteine, a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner). It works by modulating the sputum viscosity in the respiratory tract, making it more fluid and less thick, increasing the mucociliary rate and allowing mucus removal from the respiratory tract. Thereby, it helps to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.

• Being sick (vomiting)
• Nausea Diarrhoea
• Epigastric discomfort (discomfort in the upper abdomen)

Do not use Mucodyne Capsule in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Caution should be exercised while using Mucodyne Capsule if you have had an ulcer in your stomach or gut or are taking other medicines known to cause bleeding in the stomach. It is recommended not to use if you are allergic to any component present in Mucodyne Capsule or your first three months of pregnancy. So, keep your doctor informed about your health condition, sensitives and all the medicines you take before taking Mucodyne Capsule to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mucodyne Capsule may interact with medicines known to cause bleeding in the stomach, such as NSAIDs.

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have had an ulcer in your stomach or gut.

• Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production.
• Avoid processed or refined foods to relieve cough; replace them with baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, french fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

• You should inform your doctor that you are taking Mucodyne Capsule before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
• It is advised to stop using Mucodyne Capsule if your cough persists for over a week and consult your doctor.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Common symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, a persistent chesty cough with phlegm that does not go away, frequent chest infections and persistent wheezing.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. This causes lung infections and problems with digesting food.  Symptoms of cystic fibrosis include recurring chest infections, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and damage to the airways (bronchiectasis).