Mucoquit 200mg Injection 2 ml in 1 vial

Last Updated: August 5th, 2023

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is a product of Swiss Parenterals Ltd

Composition: Acetylcysteine (200mg)

Pack of 2 ml

₹ 450.00

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Mucoquit 200mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mucoquit 200mg Injection

Description:

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of the injury.

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Forever follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, urticaria, flushing, and itching. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Earlier taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Mucoquit

Rash
Red spots or bumps
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Itching

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mucoquit 200mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Mucoquit 200mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucoquit 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucoquit 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucoquit 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Is Mucoquit 200mg Injection good for liver?

Affirmative, Mucoquit 200mg Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Increaseitionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.

Q. Does Mucoquit 200mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Affirmative, Mucoquit 200mg Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Mucoquit 200mg Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.

Q. Does Mucoquit 200mg Injection help anxiety?

There is no concrete evidence that Mucoquit 200mg Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Mucoquit 200mg Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.

Q. Is Mucoquit 200mg Injection good for kidneys?

Affirmative, Mucoquit 200mg Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.

Q. Does Mucoquit 200mg Injection need to be refrigerated?

Unopened vials of Mucoquit 200mg Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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