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Composition

AMBROXOL-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Mucolite Syrup

Mucolite Syrup 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. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box) or burning sensation in 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, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

Mucolite Syrup contains Ambroxol that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Mucolite Syrup breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make 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 Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Mucolite Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, taste change, numbness in mouth, tongue and throat. Most of these side effects of Mucolite Syrup 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 Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Mucolite Syrup . If you have kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcer, asthma or cough from long time, please inform your doctor before taking Mucolite Syrup . In children below 6 years, liquid form is preferred as tablets are contraindicated.

Uses of Mucolite Syrup

Dry cough, Respiratory disorder with viscous cough

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it preferably with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mucolite Syrup

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

Drug Warnings

Talk to your doctor before taking Mucolite Syrup 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 Syrup , so if you develop a skin rash, immediately stop using Mucolite Syrup and contact your doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary deserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have cough.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen cough. Eat fruits that are rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MUCOLYTIC AGENTS

Mucolite Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Ambrolite Syrup 100 ml

    by Others

    0.87per tablet
  • Ambrodil Tablet 10's

    by Others

    2.97per tablet
  • Ambrolite Tablet 10's

    by Others

    3.33per tablet
  • Ambrohist Syrup 100 ml

    by Others

    1.04per tablet
  • AMBRIL EXPECTORANT 100ML

    by Others

    56.02per tablet

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FAQs

No, Mucolite Syrup is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the first three months as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Mucolite Syrup .

You are recommended to take Mucolite Syrup 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 Syrup , please consult your doctor.

Yes, Mucolite Syrup may cause severe skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Mucolite Syrup to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of nose, throat, mouth, genitals or eyes, stop taking Mucolite Syrup and consult a doctor immediately.

Yes, you may take Mucolite Syrup with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime as it may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in airways. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using Mucolite Syrup with antibiotics or any other medicines.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Mucolite Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Mucolite Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Mucolite Syrup , please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CODEINE
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CEFUROXIME
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

Special Advise

  • If you are allergic to some sugars, please inform your doctor as Mucolite Syrup may contain sorbitol.
  • You are recommended not to take Mucolite Syrup for more than 10 days without your doctor’s advice.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: 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 such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

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