CompositionMucinac 200 Orange Flavour Sugar Free Effervescent Tablet 10 is used to thin and loosen thick, sticky mucus in chest conditions such as acute and chronic bronchitis, COPD, bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. It is a single-ingredient medicine containing acetylcysteine 200mg, which belongs to a class of medicines called mucolytics.
This medicine breaks down the structure of mucus so it becomes thinner and easier to cough up, which can ease chest congestion and breathing. It may also be used alongside other treatment in chest infections such as pneumonia. Dissolve the tablet completely in a glass of water and drink it straight away, as prescribed.
Drinking plenty of fluids helps keep mucus loose. Avoiding smoke and other airway irritants, and doing any breathing exercises advised by your doctor, support clearer breathing.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have asthma, as it can occasionally cause wheezing, a stomach ulcer, or a history of bleeding from the gut, and about other medicines you take, especially cough suppressants, which should not be used at the same time. Each tablet may contain sodium, so tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop and seek medical help if you develop wheezing, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face or a widespread rash. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
