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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 13, 2024 | 11:26 AM IST
Mucosyn Tablet is used to treat respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. It contains Ambroxol and Levofloxacin which inhibit bacterial growth and thin & loosen mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and dizziness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

for this medicine

About Mucosyn Tablet

Mucosyn Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'respiratory stimulants' (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box), or burning sensation in the chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms, and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases, dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

Mucosyn Tablet consists of two medicines: Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough) and Levofloxacin (antibiotic). Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough. Levofloxacin comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the two enzymes (bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e., it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. The addition of ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of levofloxacin.

Mucosyn Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. Take Mucosyn Tablet with/without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Some people may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and allergic reactions. Most of these side effects of Mucosyn Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

Before taking this Mucosyn Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines other than Mucosyn Tablet. Before taking Mucosyn Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney diseases. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet. Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in gastric ulcer patients, epilepsy, and muscle disorders. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this Mucosyn Tablet.

Uses of Mucosyn Tablet

Treatment of Respiratory tract infection

Medicinal Benefits

Mucosyn Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough) and Levofloxacin (antibiotic), belongs to a class of drugs called 'respiratory stimulants' primarily used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levofloxacin comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the two enzymes (bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e., it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. The addition of ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of levofloxacin.

Directions for Use

Take Mucosyn Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mucosyn Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mucosyn Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Arthralgia
  • Tachycardia
  • Allergic reaction
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Arrhythmia

Drug Warnings

Before taking this Mucosyn Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines other than Mucosyn Tablet. Before taking Mucosyn Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet. Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in gastric ulcer patients, epilepsy, and muscle disorders. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this Mucosyn Tablet. During the treatment, you must take adequate rest for a faster recovery. While on the medication, your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of Mucosyn Tablet on your body.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mucosyn Tablet may interact with drugs like antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, and erythromycin), a cough suppressant (codeine), Blood sugar lowering drugs (insulin, glibenclamide), Blood thinners (warfarin), anticonvulsant medications (Phenytoin, valproate), an antidepressant (escitalopram).

Drug-Food Interactions: Mucosyn Tablet should be avoided with milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, liver diseases, kidney diseases, seizures, gastric-ulcer, or muscle disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CEFUROXIME
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CODEINE
  • INSULIN
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • VALPROATE
  • ESCITALOPRAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Mucosyn Tablet as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Mucosyn Tablet.
  • Know your triggers, like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items, that make your condition severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
  • Drink warm fluids while you take Mucosyn Tablet to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.

Special Advise

  • During the treatment, you must take adequate rest for a faster recovery.
  • Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids to avoid the side effects of the medicine.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus (cough), leading to difficulty breathing.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Symptoms include frequent coughing, excess sputum, shortness of breath, and trouble taking a deep breath.

Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus. Symptoms include chest pain when you breathe or cough, confusion, cough (which may produce phlegm), fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking, chills, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, and shortness of breath.

Bronchiectasis: It is a condition where the bronchial tubes of your lungs are permanently damaged, widened, and thickened. These damaged air passages allow bacteria and mucus to build up and pool in your lungs. This results in frequent infections and blockages of the airways. Symptoms include coughing up yellow or green mucus daily, shortness of breath, fatigue, fever, and wheezing (whistling sound while you breathe).

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Alcohol

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet with alcohol may cause unpleasant effects. So please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mucosyn Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. So please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers as it may cause risk to the baby through breast milk. So please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

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Driving

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet may decrease alertness and affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Liver

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Mucosyn Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Mucosyn Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Mucosyn Tablet should be used with caution in children because dose adjustments were made by your doctor based on the children's height and weight. So please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA.
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FAQs

Mucosyn Tablet is used to treat respiratory tract infections.
Mucosyn Tablet consists of two medicines: Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough) and Levofloxacin (antibiotic). Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough. Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that stops bacterial growth by inhibiting the two enzymes (bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) required for bacterial cell growth. The addition of ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of levofloxacin.
Mucosyn Tablet may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), and allergic reactions. Most of these side effects of Mucosyn Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Do not stop taking Mucosyn Tablet even if you feel better because you may feel better by the action of Mucosyn Tablet before the infection is completely cured.
It is advised to tell your doctor if using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy as Mucosyn Tablet may make contraceptives less effective.
Mucosyn Tablet should not be taken in patients with seizures or fits as it might worsen your condition. So please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved after completing the full course of Mucosyn Tablet. If you notice any undesirable effects that bother you while taking Mucosyn Tablet, consult your doctor.
If you miss taking a dose Mucosyn Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember and if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose. Avoid taking more to make up for the missed one.
Mucosyn Tablet causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), acute kidney failure, allergic reactions, and arrhythmia. Please consult a doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist longer.

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