Mucosyn Tablet 5's

Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's 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 5's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Take Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's 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 5's, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines other than Mucosyn Tablet 5's. Before taking Mucosyn Tablet 5's, inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney diseases. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet 5's. Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's.

Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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.

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

Before taking this Mucosyn Tablet 5's, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines other than Mucosyn Tablet 5's. Before taking Mucosyn Tablet 5's, inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking Mucosyn Tablet 5's. Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's. 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 5's on your body.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's 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.

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

• Take Mucosyn Tablet 5's 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 5's.
• 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 5's to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.

• 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.

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).