MUCINAC INJECTION

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

MUCINAC 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.

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General Information

Contains

Acetylcysteine (200mg)

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Cipla Ltd

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Product introduction

MUCINAC 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. Always 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.

Before 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 of Mucinac Injection

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Benefits of Mucinac Injection

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity
MUCINAC INJECTION is an antidote medicine that prevents serious side effects if a person has taken more than the normal or recommended amount of a medicine called paracetamol which leads to an overdose. Initially, there may be mild gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, irritability, etc. But, if left untreated, paracetamol overdose may cause serious liver damage, which may even lead to liver failure. Rarely, an excessive overdose may lead to a coma. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medication.

Side effects of Mucinac Injection

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

Common side effects of Mucinac

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

How to use Mucinac Injection

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

How Mucinac Injection works

MUCINAC INJECTION is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Quick tips

MUCINAC INJECTION is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with MUCINAC INJECTION does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

MUCINAC 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

MUCINAC 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

MUCINAC INJECTION does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Frequently asked questions

Is MUCINAC INJECTION good for liver?

Yes, MUCINAC 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. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.

Does MUCINAC INJECTION affect blood pressure?

Yes, MUCINAC 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 MUCINAC 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.

Does MUCINAC INJECTION help anxiety?

There is no concrete evidence that MUCINAC INJECTION can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that MUCINAC 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.

Is MUCINAC INJECTION good for kidneys?

Yes, MUCINAC 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.

Does MUCINAC INJECTION need to be refrigerated?

Unopened vials of MUCINAC 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 13-15.
Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine). In: Hitchings A, Lonsdale D, Burrage D, et al., editors. The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Pescribng. Churchil Livingstone Elsevier; 2015.
Acetylcysteine. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 2004 [revised 23 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Acetylcysteine. Nashville, Tennessee: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2004 [revised Jun. 2013]. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I was prescribed an antibiotic with AB phylline & mucinex 600 for my sinus sum months back.Mucinex 600 is not available in any of the shops now but my cousin got it from U.S.A as it is available there.can I take it?and can u pls tel me why it is stopped in India? It is very good tablet which gave me complete relief from my sinus but suddenly the sale was stopped

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

You can get the same with name of mucinac 600

i have yellow sticky cough at night lumps of cough is discharging. pls suggest some expectorant syrup for dry sticky cough so dat i get well soon. when i blow nose the viens of brains feel me like something is sticking badly

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

start with steam, tab mucinac 600 mg once a day for seven days to be dissolved in water, tab kefpod CV 200 mg bid for five days, tab lcz plus at night for five days

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MUCINAC INJECTION

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mucinac Injection

Benefits of Mucinac Injection

Side effects of Mucinac Injection

How to use Mucinac Injection

How Mucinac Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is MUCINAC INJECTION good for liver?

Does MUCINAC INJECTION affect blood pressure?

Does MUCINAC INJECTION help anxiety?

Is MUCINAC INJECTION good for kidneys?

Does MUCINAC INJECTION need to be refrigerated?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

i have yellow sticky cough at night lumps of cough is discharging. pls suggest some expectorant syrup for dry sticky cough so dat i get well soon. when i blow nose the viens of brains feel me like something is sticking badly

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