- Approval Id
- 8338d3b6a2564c83
- Drug Name
- MUCODEX POWDER FOR SOLUTION 100MG/SACHET
- Product Name
- MUCODEX POWDER FOR SOLUTION 100MG/SACHET
- Approval Number
- SIN16305P
- Approval Date
- 2021-08-18
- Registrant
- PHARMAZEN MEDICALS PTE LTD
- Licence Holder
- PHARMAZEN MEDICALS PTE LTD
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- General Sale List
- Dosage Form
- POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
- Dosage
- **How much and how often should you use this medicine?**
Adults and children above 6 years
2 sachets Mucodex 100mg, 2–3 times a day or
1 sachet of Mucodex Powder for Solution 600mg a day (preferably in the evening)
Children (2 – 6 years of age)
1 sachet Mucodex 100mg from 2 to 4 times a day, accordingly to the age.
Dissolve the contents of the sachets in a glass containing a small quantity of water, mixing it, if necessary, with a spoon. A palatable solution is thus obtained, which can be drunk directly from the glass.
It is preferable not to mix other drugs with Mucodex solution.
It is advisable to administer antibiotics 2 hours apart from Acetylcysteine.
The duration of treatment should be 5 to 10 days. if you do not feel better or if you feel worse, you must talk to a doctor.
- Route Of Administration
- ORAL
- Indication Info
- **What is this medicine used for?**
To loosen mucus and make it easier to cough up in respiratory tract conditions associated with sticky/thick mucus.
- Contraindications
- **When should you not take this medicine?**
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to acetylcysteine or to any excipients.
The medicine should not be used in children below 2 years of age. Mucolytic agents can induce respiratory obstruction in children under 2 years of age. Due to the physiological characteristics of the airways in this age group, the ability to expectorate may be limited.
- Atc Code
- R05CB01
- Atc Item Name
- acetylcysteine
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- PHARMAZEN MEDICALS PTE LTD
- Company Detail Path
- /organization/pharmazen-medicals-pte-ltd
