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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:46 PM IST
Mucolite Drops is a mucolytic medicine used in the treatment of cough and respiratory disorders with viscous mucus. This medicine contains ambroxol hydrochloride which works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Common side effects include nausea, taste change, and numbness in the mouth, tongue and throat.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Mucolite Drops

Mucolite Drops belongs to a class of drugs called 'mucolytic agents' (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Mucolite Drops is used in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airway infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Mucolite Drops contains Ambroxol hydrochloride that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Mucolite Drops breaks down the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres and makes the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

Take Mucolite Drops as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Mucolite Drops based on your medical condition. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, taste change, and numbness in the mouth, tongue and throat. Most of these side effects of Mucolite Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Mucolite Drops or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Mucolite Drops. If you have kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, asthma or cough for a long time, please inform your doctor before taking Mucolite Drops. In children below 6 years, the liquid form is preferred as tablets are contraindicated.

Uses of Mucolite Drops

Treatment of Cough, respiratory disorders with viscous mucus

Medicinal Benefits

Mucolite Drops 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 Drops helps in making sputum less viscous so that it can be coughed out easily in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airways infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mucolite Drops helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose to cough out easily and provides relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath.

Side Effects of Mucolite Drops

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Numbness in mouth, tongue and throat

Directions for Use

Take it preferably with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Talk to your doctor before taking Mucolite Drops if you have had a cough for a long time, asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, liver or kidney problems, or peptic or duodenal ulcers. There have been reports of severe skin allergic reactions with Mucolite Drops, so if you develop a skin rash, immediately stop using Mucolite Drops and contact your doctor immediately. Avoid taking Mucolite Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Therapeutic Class

MUCOLYTIC AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead replace 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 have a cough.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.

  • Eat fruits that are rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

How Mucolite Drops Works

Mucolite Drops contains Ambroxol hydrochloride that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Mucolite Drops breaks down the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres and makes the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

What if I have taken an overdose of Mucolite Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Mucolite Drops as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Mucolite Drops is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Mucolite Drops.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mucolite Drops is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women especially in the first 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Mucolite Drops as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Safe

Mucolite Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Mucolite Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Mucolite Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Ambroxol hydrochloride as a tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Ambroxol hydrochloride in oral solution form can be given to children below 6 years in doses prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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FAQs

Mucolite Drops is used to treat cough associated with excess mucus. It is used in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airway infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Mucolite Drops breaks down the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres and makes the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing.
You are recommended to take Mucolite Drops 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 Drops, please consult your doctor.
Mucolite Drops may cause skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Mucolite Drops to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of the nose, throat, mouth, genitals or eyes, stop taking Mucolite Drops and consult a doctor immediately.
Taking Mucolite Drops with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in the airways. Therefore, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using Mucolite Drops with antibiotics or any other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Mucolite Drops without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Mucolite Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Mucolite Drops, please consult your doctor.

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