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MucousAPC has the main ingredient is Carbocistein, a drug used to support the treatment of mucolytics for cases of respiratory disorders with excessive mucus secretion such as: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bronchitis, exacerbations. Acute in chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, bronchial asthma... So how should MucousAPC 100 be used?
1. What is MucousAPC?
MucousAPC has the main ingredient Carbocistein, which has a sputum-thinning effect by severing the disulfide bridge that cross-links the peptide chains of mucin (the factor that increases the viscosity of secretions), thereby reducing the viscosity of mucus. , which changes the consistency of sputum and makes it easier to expectorate. MucousAPC is indicated for adjuvant therapy to dissolve mucus for respiratory tract disorders with excessive mucus secretion such as: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bronchitis, exacerbation in chronic bronchitis, inflammation lung , pneumothorax , bronchial asthma .
MucousAPC produced in the form of oral powder, a pack of 1.5g contains 100mg of Carbocistein.
2. Contraindications of MucousAPC
Contraindicated to use MucousAPC in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy, hypersensitivity to carbocistein or any of the excipients of the drug. Patients with active gastric and duodenal ulcers. Contraindicated in children under 2 years of age.
3. Dosage and how to use MucousAPC
How to use the drug
MucousAPC is prepared in the form of an oral powder pack, each 1.5g package contains 100mg of Carbocistein. Before taking, the patient should carefully read the instructions for use on the leaflet. Carbocistein content contained in the package is suitable for use in children. When drinking, mix and stir the drug thoroughly with enough water to dissolve the medicine, take the medicine immediately after mixing and drink it away from the meal.
Dosage
Children 2-7 years old: 1 pack/time x 3 times/day. Children 8-12 years old: 2 packs/time x 3 times/day. Adults: 3 packs/time x 3 times/day. Duration of treatment is from 8 to 10 days. Do not use for more than 10 days without a doctor's supervision.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug MucousAPC
When using MucousAPC, patients may experience some rare side effects such as:
Systemic and skin: Anaphylaxis, erythema fixed, skin rash or allergic skin rash , Stevens-Johnsons syndrome. Digestive system: Vomiting, upset stomach, Gastrointestinal bleeding. Respiratory system: bronchospasm. Nervous system: headache, dizziness Renal-urinary system: Urinary incontinence. Cardiovascular system: palpitations, palpitations.
5. Precautions while using MucousAPC
Patients using MucousAPC should note the following information:
Use caution when using MucousAPC in the elderly, those with a history of peptic ulcer, or those taking concomitant medications that cause bleeding Digest. If there are symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding (black stools, vomiting blood or black brown fluid, burning pain in the epigastrium, decreased hemoglobin blood test,...) the patient should stop taking the drug immediately. MucousAPC should be used with caution in patients with liver disease or epilepsy. MucousAPC should not be co-administered with cough suppressants, or expectorants. In cases where the cough reflex is a natural reflex of the body to protect the bronchi and lungs, antitussives should not be used. The peculiarity of the respiratory physiology of the newborn is the limited ability to drain mucus in the bronchi of the child. Therefore, mucinous secretions can cause increased bronchial fluid in the neonate. Therefore, MucousAPC should not be used in infants and children under 2 years of age. The patient must inform the doctor or pharmacist of all the medicines that the patient is taking, to avoid possible drug interactions when taking MucousAPC concurrently with other drugs. Note to pregnant women: There are currently no studies showing the safety of MucousAPC when used during pregnancy. Only use the drug when prescribed by the doctor in case the benefits outweigh the risk factors when using the drug. Note to Lactation: There are currently no data on the excretion of MucousAPC in breast milk. MucousAPC can be used while breastfeeding. Precautions while driving and using machines: MucousAPC has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
6. Overdose and missed dose of MucousAPC
6.1. MucousAPC Overdose and Management Overdose and Toxicity
Gastrointestinal disturbances are the most common symptom of MucousAPC overdose.
What to do in case of overdose
Bring the medicine and the leaflet to the nearest hospital immediately or notify the doctor immediately if the drug is taken more than the recommended dose. Gastric emptying methods such as induction of vomiting or gastric lavage may be used.
6.2. Missed dose of MucousAPC and management If the patient forgets to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose of MucousAPC, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take twice the prescribed dose at the same time.
Above is information about the use of MucousAPC, how to use and note when using the drug. To ensure safety when using the drug, patients always need to consult a doctor or pharmacist to avoid unwanted side effects for the body.
