Muco-X effervescent tablet 600 mg 7 pcs

What is Muco-X and when is it used?

Muco-X 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.Due to the expectorant effect of Muco-X, the viscous mucus liquefies and can be coughed up better. This reduces the risk of infection. If the airways are free, the cough subsides and breathing becomes easier.Muco-X is suitable for the treatment of all respiratory diseases that lead to excessive mucus production, such as colds or flu illnesses with cough and catarrh as well as acute and chronic bronchitis, sinus infections, throat and pharynx infections, bronchial asthma and (as an additional treatment) cystic fibrosis (cystic fibrosis) ).

What precautions should be taken?

The effect of Muco-X is enhanced by drinking plenty of it. Smoking contributes to the excessive formation of bronchial mucus. You can support the effectiveness of Muco-X by giving up smoking.

When should Muco-X not be taken?

Muco-X must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient acetylcysteine, if you have stomach or intestinal ulcers or if you have a rare hereditary metabolic disease (so-called phenylketonuria) that requires a strict diet.Muco-X 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 spasms and respiratory infections can occur.Because of their high content of active ingredient, the effervescent tablets must not be used in children under 12 years of age (in children with the metabolic disease cystic fibrosis under 6 years of age).Muco-X must not be used in young children under 2 years of age.Your doctor will know what to do in such cases.

When should you take caution when taking Muco-X?

The use of Muco-X, especially at the beginning of treatment, can lead to a liquefaction of the bronchial secretion and promote expectoration. If the patient is not able to cough up this sufficiently, the doctor can take supportive measures. If you have noticed rashes or breathing difficulties while taking a medicine with the same active ingredient as Muco-X before, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist about this before you start taking the preparation .If you suffer from high blood pressure, the effervescent tablets Muco-X are not suitable for you, as they contain around 1260 mg sodium bicarbonate per effervescent tablet, corresponding to approx. 877 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.The simultaneous administration of certain other drugs can lead to a mutual influence on the effects. The effectiveness of certain drugs 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 Muco-X (see above: ?When should Muco-X not be taken??). Furthermore, you should not take certain antibiotics at the same time as Muco-X, but at least 2 hours apart. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain to you which antibiotics this is the case.

Excipients of particular interestSodium

This medicinal product contains 345 mg sodium (main component of table / table salt) per effervescent tablet. This corresponds to 17% of the maximum recommended daily dietary sodium intake for an adult.

Aspartame

This medicine contains 15 mg aspartame per effervescent tablet. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare hereditary condition in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot break it down enough.

Sucrose

Please take Muco-X 600 only after consulting your doctor, if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking or applying other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!)!

Can Muco-X be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on experience to date, there is no known risk for the child if 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 Muco-X during breastfeeding if your treating doctor deems it necessary.

How do you use Muco-X?

Unless otherwise prescribed, the usual dosage is:

Adolescents over 12 years and adults

600 mg daily (1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg).If the excessive mucus formation and the associated cough do not subside after a treatment period of 2 weeks, you should consult a doctor so that he or she can clarify the cause more precisely and rule out, for example, a malignant disease of the respiratory tract.

Long-term treatment (only on medical prescription)

600 mg daily. 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 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 at the same time as Muco-X, as this can affect or stop the effectiveness of both Muco-X 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 indicated in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Muco-X have?

The following side effects may occur when taking Muco-X: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 cause breathing difficulties and bronchial cramps, which can happen in rare cases, you must stop treatment with Muco-X 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. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

Store at room temperature (15-25 ° C), protected from light and moisture and out of the reach of children.The medicinal product may only be used up to the point marked ?EXP.? On the container. designated date can be used.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Muco-X contain?

Active ingredients

1 effervescent tablet contains 600 mg acetylcysteine.

Auxiliary materials

Anhydrous citric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, macrogol 6000, lemon flavor, mandarin flavor, aspartame (E951), acesulfame potassium, beta carotene (E160a) sucrose, riboflavin phosphate sodium, highly dispersed silicon dioxide.

Approval number

58416 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Muco-X? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.

• Muco-X 600 mg 7 effervescent tablets
  

Marketing authorization holder

Axapharm AG, 6340 Baar.