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Product introduction

Mucotune AB Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe.

Mucotune AB Tablet is a combination of Mucotune AB Tablet1 and Mucotune AB Tablet2.

Benefits of Mucotune AB Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Mucotune AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Mucotune AB Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mucotune AB

  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn
  • Stomach pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Breathing problems
  • Nasal inflammation
  • Increased white blood cell count

How to use Mucotune AB Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mucotune AB Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mucotune AB Tablet works

Mucotune AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Mucotune AB Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mucotune AB Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mucotune AB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mucotune AB Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucotune AB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucotune AB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucotune AB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucotune AB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Mucotune AB Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

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Patient concerns

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i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same
What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
U can Google for details
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FAQs

Can Mucotune AB Tablet interfere with laboratory tests?

Yes, Mucotune AB Tablet contains Acetylcysteine which may interfere with laboratory tests like urine ketone test and may cause false test results. Inform your doctor if you are taking Mucotune AB Tablet before taking any tests.

Will Mucotune AB Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If symptoms are not getting relieved by the recommended doses, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Mucotune AB Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

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References

  1. PubChem. Acebrophylline. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Acetylcysteine. Nashville, Tennessee: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2004 [revised Jun. 2013]. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Pozzi E. Acebrophylline: An airway mucoregulator and anti-inflammatory agent. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2007;67(2):106-15. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Acetylcysteine. Burnopfield, County Durham: Colonis Pharma Ltd.; 2016 [revised 4 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: A-302, Tasai Darshan, Shree Malang Road Near Nandiwali Talav, Kalyan East, Thane Mumbai Mh 421306 In
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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