Mucobene 200 mg 20 dissolvable tablets
The active ingredient acetylcysteine contained in Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets liquefies viscous mucus in the respiratory tract.
Mucobene 200 mg dissolvable tablets are suitable as additional therapy together with plenty of liquid, to loosen mucus and to facilitate expectoration in respiratory diseases (lungs and bronchi).
If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 4 to 5 days, contact your doctor.
Contraindications
Mucobene 200 mg dissolvable tablets must not be used
- if you are allergic to acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you suffer from the rare hereditary metabolic disease "phenylketonuria" (see "Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets contain aspartame and sodium")
- by children under 2 years of age
interactions
The effect of certain antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines) can be reduced. Therefore, these antibiotics should be taken at least 2 hours before or after administration of Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets. This does not apply to the antibiotics cefixime and loracarbef.
Activated charcoal in high doses (e.g. as an antidote for poisoning) can reduce the effectiveness of Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets.
If Mucobene 200 mg dissolvable tablets are used at the same time as antitussive medicines, a dangerous build-up of secretions can occur due to the restricted cough reflex. Your doctor will carefully consider whether you should use both medicines at the same time. It is therefore essential to consult your doctor before combined use.
If glycerol trinitrate (medicine used to treat circulatory disorders in the heart muscle [angina pectoris]) is administered at the same time, its effect can be increased.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using this medicine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Since there is not enough experience with the use of acetylcysteine during pregnancy and breast-feeding, you should only use Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets during pregnancy and while breast-feeding if the doctor treating you considers it absolutely necessary.
Fertility
There are no data on the influence of acetylcysteine on fertility.
application
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents from 14 years of age: 1 soluble tablet 2-3 times a day
Children and adolescents from 6 to 14 years of age: 1 soluble tablet 2 times a day
Children from 2 to 6 years: ½ soluble tablet 2-3 times a day
Mucobene 600 mg soluble tablets and Mucobene 600 mg soluble powder are also available for adults and adolescents aged 14 and over.
Children under 2 years of age
Mucobene 200 mg - soluble tablets must not be used in children aged 0-2 years (see section 2 "What you need to know before you use Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets?").
For oral use after reconstitution.
The dissolvable tablets are taken dissolved in a glass of water or fruit juice after meals.
Always prepare the solution fresh.
Do not take soluble tablets undissolved.
Dissolvable tablets do not dissolve at the same time as other drugs.
The expectorant effect is supported by ample fluid intake.
Duration of use
If your condition worsens or does not improve after 4-5 days, you should consult a doctor.
side effects
The following side effects may occur during treatment with Mucobene 200 mg soluble tablets:
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very rare: bleeding, sometimes as part of hypersensitivity reactions.
A reduction in platelet aggregation in the presence of acetylcysteine has been confirmed by various studies. The clinical significance has not yet been clarified.
Immune system disorders
Uncommon: allergic reactions, e.g. B. itching, hives, skin rash, accelerated heartbeat, drop in blood pressure, spasms of the bronchial muscles, sudden swelling, especially in the face area, if the tongue and throat are involved, possibly with difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath (so-called angioedema). The rarely reported spasms of the bronchial muscles mainly affected asthmatics with a hypersensitive bronchial system.
Very rare: severe allergic reactions up to shock.
Ear and inner ear disorders
Uncommon: tinnitus.
Respiratory, thoracic and thoracic cavity disorders
Rare: excessive nasal discharge (rhinorrhoea), shortness of breath.
Very rare: coughing fits.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Uncommon: abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the oral mucosa.
General disorders and administration site conditions
Uncommon: fever, drowsiness, headache.
composition
The active substance is acetylcysteine.
1 soluble tablet contains 200 mg acetylcysteine.
The other ingredients are: aspartame (E 951), citric acid, adipic acid, sodium bicarbonate, povidone (K25), lemon flavor.
