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Mucitux medicine contains the main active ingredient, Eprazinone, which belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to ensure maximum effectiveness and avoid causing side effects.
1. What is Mucitux?
Mucitux drug contains the main active ingredient is Eprazinone with a concentration of 50mg and excipients just enough for 1 tablet, the drug is made in the form of film-coated tablets, packaged in boxes of 2 blisters, 1 blister of 15 tablets.
Mucitux has effects on the respiratory tract, specifically for the treatment of cough and expectoration, on the list of prescription drugs.
2. The effect of the drug Mucitux 50mg
2.1. Thanks to the mechanism of competition for mucin receptors with inflammatory proteins, the active ingredient Eprazinone in Mucitux has the effect of regulating mucus in the respiratory tract, thinning sputum, and making it easier to excrete sputum. easier.
2.2.Indications of the drug Mucitux Mucitux medicine is indicated for use in:
Treating patients with cough with phlegm, Mucitux helps to loosen phlegm, thin sputum, help ease breathing in cases of nasopharyngitis with symptoms of phlegm. profuse, thick sputum. Used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, chronic respiratory failure to help relieve the sphincter of respiratory smooth muscle. Mucitux can be used with other drugs to support the treatment of symptoms caused by diseases such as rhinitis, colds and flu. 2.3. Contraindications of the drug Mucitux Cases that are not indicated to take Mucitux 50mg are absolute contraindications and should not be used for any reason.
Subjects with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug including the main active ingredient and excipients. Women who are breastfeeding.
3. Usage and dosage of the drug Mucitux
3.1. How to take Mucitux 50 mg Mucitux is made in the form of film-coated tablets that should be taken orally. The patient should swallow the tablet whole, do not break or chew the medicine. Patients are only allowed to take the medicine with filtered or boiled water, do not take the medicine with other types of water such as fruit juice, tea, etc. The duration of drug use does not depend on the meal that can be taken. when hungry or full. Each course of treatment of Mucitux should only last for a maximum of 5 days, or take as directed by the treating doctor to achieve optimal effect.
3.2. Dosage of the drug Mucitux For adults should use from 3 to 6 tablets, 3 times a day.
It should be noted: The above drug dosage is for reference only, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed to achieve the best effect.
3.3. Treatment of overdose when taking Mucitux It is recommended that when using Mucitux in excess of the prescribed dose, it is necessary to stop using the drug immediately and notify the doctor for help.
3.4. Management of missed doses when taking Mucitux Except for drugs with strict regulations on drug use, other drugs can be taken within 1 to 2 hours compared to the prescribed time. Therefore, the patient can take the medicine as soon as the missed dose is detected. However, if the time to forget the dose is far from the time when it is necessary to take the medicine, do not take the medicine and wait until it is time to take the next dose. Do not use twice as much as prescribed.
4. Mucitux drug interactions
Interactions between Mucitux and other drugs: It is recommended that patients list all functional foods and drugs that they have been using recently to receive reasonable advice. by the treating doctor or pharmacist. In order to bring about safety and ensure effectiveness during treatment, because when drug interactions occur, it can increase unwanted effects and affect treatment results. treat.
Interactions between Mucitux and drinks and food: It is necessary to consider the use of Mucitux with agents that can change the ingredients in the drug such as tobacco, alcohol, and alcoholic beverages.
5. Undesirable effects when taking Mucitux
When using Mucitux, patients may experience gastrointestinal side effects such as: digestive disorders, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting. Besides, there are some other rare side effects when using Mucitux such as: skin allergy, itchy rash, rash, headache, lack of alertness, dizziness.
Usually, unwanted effects go away when the drug is stopped. However, when patients experience rare side effects but are not noted in the leaflet, it is necessary to notify the doctor immediately so that a timely solution can be given.
6. Attention when using the drug Mucitux
During the use of Mucitux, the patient should pay attention to the following issues:
It is necessary to note for patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity or convulsions before taking Mucitux. The drug Mucitux is not indicated for use in the treatment of respiratory problems in children (children under 15 years old) Those who need to be careful when taking Mucitux 50mg such as: the elderly, people with kidney failure, liver failure, hepatic coma, myasthenia gravis, stomach ulcers, pregnant women, lactating women. Users need to keep the medicine in a cool place, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, suitable temperature below 30oC, out of reach of children and pets.
Mucitux medicine contains the main active ingredient is Eprazinone, which belongs to the group of drugs to treat respiratory diseases. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to ensure maximum effectiveness and avoid causing side effects.
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