Mucinex 600mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Description
Mucinex 600 tablet is an expectorant medicine. Mucinex is used for the treatment of cough with mucous or productive cough (phlegm). It contains guaifenesin as active ingredient. This medicine acts by
loosening the phlegm and thins the airways secretions, further easing to clear the airway and breathing. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food. Mucinex should not be given to children below 12 years of age. Before initiating the treatment with Mucinex 600, inform your doctor about all the existing medical and medication history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹167.20 |
| You Save | ₹52.80 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Guaiphenesin / Guaifenesin(600.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Wet cough |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort |
| Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses
Mucinex tablet is used to treat a productive cough with mucous (phlegm).
Contraindications
If you are allergic to guaifenesin or any other ingredient of Mucinex 600 tablet.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Mucinex 600 tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Mucinex tablet does not cause any harm to the foetus. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advised to avoid taking this medicine during pregnancy, unless advised by your treating doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Mucinex 600 tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
There is limited information about the effect of Mucinex during breastfeeeding. Thus, it is recommended to avoid this medicine during breastfeeding, unless advised by your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Mucinex 600 tablet?
A:
Mucinex 600 has no or negligible effect on driving. However, if you experience any visual discomfort or altered consciousness, avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Mucinex 600 tablet?
A:
There is limited information about the interaction of Mucinex with alcohol. Talk to your doctor, if you consume it often.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have kidney disease.
- You have known blood disorder such as porphyria.
- You have chronic cough, asthma, bronchitis,
- emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- You are a smoker and suffering from smoker'scough.
- You are on any other cough suppressant medicine.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Mucinex 600 tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps to thin the mucus in the airways and makes it easier to cough out and clear the airways.
Directions for Use
- Take the Mucinex 600 tablet as a whole with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor.
- Take it as advised by the doctor and try to take it at the same time.
- Do not consume more than that recommended by your doctor.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Mucinex 600 tablet works or Mucinex 600 itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- In particular, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder....
Storage and disposal
- Store Mucinex 600 tablet at room temperature. Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Mucinex 600 may cause nausea and vomiting. However, if you think you have consumed too much of this medicine, seek medical help immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you missed taking a dose of Mucinex 600 tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Try not to skip/miss any dose of the medicine as it leads to serious complications...
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Mucinex 600 be used for dry cough?
A: Mucinex tablet is used to treat wet cough only. It helps in loosening up the mucus (phlegm), increasing airway secretions and relaxing the airways so that the mucus is released, liquefied and expelled from the airways easily through coughing.
Q: Can Mucinex tablet be used in children?
A: No, Mucinex 600 tablet should be used in children below 12 years of age.
Q: Can I stop taking Mucinex 600 tablet if my symptoms subside?
A: No, do not stop Mucinex tablet on your own, even if you feel better and symptoms subside, before consulting your doctor. Your symptoms may subside but to eradicate the condition, it is necessary to complete the treatment
Q: Can we take Mucinex on an empty stomach?
A: Mucinex 600 tablet can be taken with food or on an empty stomach, as directed by the doctor. But it's best if you take it at the same time every day for maximum results.
References
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- Mucinex tablet [Internet]. Medsafe.govt.nz. 2022 [cited 24 March 2022]
- DailyMed - MUCINEX- guaifenesin tablet, extended release [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 24 March 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 24 March 2022]
- Mucinex tablet [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 24 March 2022]
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