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About Mucosip 20% Injection

Mucosip 20% Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antidotes used to treat Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and prevent liver injury. Paracetamol overdose may occur when the person takes more than 8 Paracetamol tablets in 24 hours accidentally or when intended to cause self-harm. If it is not treated promptly with an antidote, significant overdose can lead to liver failure.

Mucosip 20% Injection contains Acetylcysteine that works by restoring the levels of glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Mucosip 20% Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience inflammation and pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, fever, excessive shivering, sweating, bruising, or bleeding more easily than normal. Most of these side effects of Mucosip 20% Injection 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 allergic to Mucosip 20% Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucosip 20% Injection is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mucosip 20% Injection. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon that you are being treated with Mucosip 20% Injection.

Uses of Mucosip 20% Injection

Paracetamol overdose

Directions for Use

Mucosip 20% Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Mucosip 20% Injection is an antidote for Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. It works by restoring the body’s glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances. Also, it protects the liver from damage caused due to high levels of paracetamol. Mucosip 20% Injection is very effective when given within 10 hours of paracetamol overdose.

Storage

Keep Mucosip 20% Injection out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Mucosip 20% Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucosip 20% Injection is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mucosip 20% Injection. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon/dentist that you are being treated with Mucosip 20% Injection. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Mucosip 20% Injection.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not take more than the Paracetamol dose mentioned on the label or prescribed by the doctor. 
  • Avoid giving Paracetamol to your child unless it is necessary for their fever or pain. 
  • For children below 2 years, use Paracetamol only in the dose advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.

Side Effects of Mucosip 20% Injection

  • Inflammation and pain at the injection site
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Excessive shivering
  • Sweating
  • Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDOTES

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FAQs

Mucosip 20% Injection works by restoring the body’s glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances. Thus, it helps in the treatment of Paracetamol overdose.

You are recommended to inform your doctor or dentist that you have been treated with Mucosip 20% Injection if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure because it may alter the effects of certain medicines that are used during anaesthesia.

Mucosip 20% Injection may interfere with reagent dipstick tests for urinary ketones giving false positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Mucosip 20% Injection.

Mucosip 20% Injection may cause allergic reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Mucosip 20% Injection to have allergic reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash, itching, flushing, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, inform your doctor immediately.

Special Advise

Mucosip 20% Injection may give a false positive result with reagent dipstick tests for urinary ketones. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking Mucosip 20% Injection before undergoing any laboratory tests. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Paracetamol overdose: It may occur when the person takes more than 8 Paracetamol tablets in 24 hours accidentally or when intended to cause self-harm. If it is not treated promptly with an antidote, significant overdose can lead to liver failure. The symptoms of Paracetamol overdose include vomiting and nausea after a few hours of taking an overdose, and after 24 hours, there may be jaundice (yellowing of the whites of skin and eyes) and pain under the ribs on the right side. Also, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and loss of appetite.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Mucosip 20% Injection is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Mucosip 20% Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mucosip 20% Injection is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mucosip 20% Injection is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Mucosip 20% Injection usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Mucosip 20% Injection should be used with caution if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will decide to administer Mucosip 20% Injection if the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Mucosip 20% Injection should be used with caution if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will decide to administer Mucosip 20% Injection if the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Children

Caution

Mucosip 20% Injection is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on child’s age and weight.

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