Mucostop Brausetable 600 mg 10 pcs

What is Mucostop and when is it used?

Mucostop contains the active ingredient acetylcysteine. This active ingredient liquefies and loosens the tough, stuck mucus in the airways and promotes expectoration.The secretion present on the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract plays an important role in the defense against inhaled pollutants such as bacteria, dust and chemical impurities. These irritants are held in the secretion, where they are rendered harmless and excreted with the sputum.Mucus production increases with infections caused by bacteria and viruses (colds, flu, bronchitis) and with chronic irritations caused by harmful substances. The thickening of the mucus can cause the airways to become blocked, causing breathing difficulties and sputum problems.The expectorant effect of Mucostop liquefies the tough mucus and makes it easier to cough up. This reduces the risk of infection. If the airways are clear, the cough subsides and breathing becomes easier.Mucostop is suitable for the treatment of all respiratory diseases that lead to excessive mucus production, such as colds or flu with coughs and catarrh as well as acute and chronic bronchitis, sinus infections, throat and pharynx infections, bronchial asthma and (as an additional treatment) cystic fibrosis.

What precautions should be taken?

The effect of Mucostop is enhanced by drinking copious amounts of water. Smoking contributes to the excessive formation of bronchial mucus. You can support the effectiveness of Mucostop by giving up smoking.

For diabetics

Mucostop effervescent tablets can be taken by diabetics as they do not contain any diabetogenic sweeteners.

When should Mucostop not be taken?

Mucostop must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??or any other ingredient or if you have stomach or intestinal ulcers.Mucostop should also not be taken together with cough suppressants (antitussives), as these agents suppress the cough and the natural self-cleaning of the airways, which impairs the coughing up of the liquefied mucus and leads to a congestion of the bronchial mucus with the risk of bronchial cramps and infections the airways.The effervescent tablets of 600 mg must not be used in children under 12 years of age (in children with the metabolic disease cystic fibrosis under 6 years of age) because of their high content of active ingredient.Your doctor will know what to do in such cases.Mucostop must not be used in young children under 2 years of age.

When should caution be taken when taking Mucostop?

The use of Mucostop, especially at the beginning of treatment, can lead to a liquefaction of the bronchial secretions and promote expectoration. If the patient is not able to cough up this sufficiently, the doctor can take supportive measures. If you have observed rashes or breathing difficulties while taking a medicine with the same active substance as Mucostop before, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking the Start preparation.If you suffer from high blood pressure, the Mucostop effervescent tablets are not suitable for you, as they contain approximately 194 mg sodium per Mucostop 200 mg effervescent tablet, equivalent to 494 mg table salt, and per Mucostop 600 mg effervescent tablet contain approximately 149 mg sodium equivalent to 376 mg table salt.The salt released after ingestion can raise your blood pressure even further and reduce the effectiveness of medicines for high blood pressure.Using certain other medicines at the same time can affect each other's effects. In this way, the effectiveness of certain agents against circulatory disorders of the coronary arteries (eg nitroglycerin for angina pectoris) can be increased.Simultaneous administration of acetylcysteine ??and carbamazepine can lead to a decrease in the concentration of carbamazepine.The simultaneous administration of cough suppressants (antitussives) can impair the effectiveness of Mucostop (see above: ?When should Mucostop not be taken??). Furthermore, you should not take antibiotics at the same time as Mucostop, but at least 2 hours apart.Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have

• suffer from other diseases,Have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you have bought yourself) or use them externally.

Can Mucostop be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. Systematic scientific research was never carried out. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid medication if possible during pregnancy or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.No information is available on the excretion of acetylcysteine ??in breast milk. You should therefore only use Mucostop during breastfeeding if your doctor treating you thinks it is necessary.

How do you use Mucostop?

Unless otherwise prescribed, the usual dosage for acute illnesses is :Children from 2 to 12 years: 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg twice a day.Adolescents over 12 years of age and adults: 600 mg daily, divided into 1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg or several doses (3 times 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg).If the excessive mucus formation and the associated cough do not subside after a treatment of 2 weeks, you should consult a doctor so that he can clarify the cause more precisely and rule out a possible malignant disease of the respiratory tract.Long-term treatment for chronic diseases (only on medical prescription) : 400?600 mg daily, divided into one or more doses, duration of treatment limited to a maximum of 3?6 months.Cystic fibrosis: as above, but for children from 6 years of age, 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg or 1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg once a day.Dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of cold or hot water and drink it immediately. Do not dissolve other medicines in the water at the same time as Mucostop, as this can affect or stop the effectiveness of both Mucostop and the other medicines.When the tube is opened, a slight smell of sulfur is noticeable. This is typical for the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??and does not affect its effect.Adhere to the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Mucostop have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Mucostop: gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain or inflammation of the oral mucosa, as well as hypersensitivity reactions, hives, headache and fever.Furthermore, an accelerated pulse, low blood pressure and ringing in the ears, heartburn, as well as bleeding and water retention on the face can occur.Allergic symptoms of a general nature (such as skin rashes or itching) can also occur. If the hypersensitivity reactions also cause breathing difficulties and bronchial cramps, which can happen in rare cases, you must stop treatment with Mucostop immediately and consult a doctor.The breath may temporarily get an unpleasant odor.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What should also be noted?

The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.Store below 25 ° C and protected from moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

More information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Mucostop contain?

1 effervescent tablet Mucostop 200 mg contains:

Active ingredient: acetylcysteine ??200 mg.Auxiliary substances: sweetener aspartame, flavorings, as well as the preservative sulfur dioxide (E220) and other auxiliary substances.

1 effervescent tablet Mucostop 600 mg contains:

Active ingredient: acetylcysteine ??600 mg.Auxiliary substances: sweetener aspartame, flavorings, as well as the preservative sulfur dioxide (E220) and other auxiliary substances.

Approval number

54907 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Mucostop? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.

• Mucostop 200 mg 30 effervescent tablets
  Mucostop 600 mg 10 effervescent tablets
  

Marketing authorization holder

Mepha Pharma AG, Basel.