Mucoratio
Mucoratio helps loosen thick mucus in your airways, making it easier to cough up, especially during colds and lung diseases.
Form
poretabletti
Strength
200 mg
Active Ingredient
Acetylcysteine
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For children 12-13 years old: 1 effervescent tablet twice a day. For adults and adolescents 14 years and older: 1 effervescent tablet 2-3 times a day. For children under 12, use only with a doctor's prescription.
Method
Dissolve one effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink the entire mixture. Take Mucoratio after a meal.
Important
Maximum 3 effervescent tablets for adults and adolescents 14 years and older; maximum 2 effervescent tablets for children 12-13 years.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Allergic reactions
- •Headache
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Palpitations (fast heartbeat)
- •Vomiting, diarrhea, mouth inflammation, stomach ache, nausea
- •Hives, itching, skin rash, swelling of mucous membranes
- •Fever
- •Low blood pressure
RARE
- •Shortness of breath, spasms in the airways (bronchospasms) – mainly in people with asthma
- •Heartburn
- •Severe allergic reactions (up to shock)
- •Bleeding
- •Swelling in the face (edema)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to acetylcysteine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not give to children under 12 years old unless a doctor prescribes it.
- Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away if you get new skin or mouth changes, such as a rash or sores.
- Talk to your doctor if you have asthma.
- Talk to your doctor if you have or have had stomach or intestinal ulcers.
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- Avoid long-term use if you have histamine intolerance, as it can cause symptoms like headaches, runny nose, or itching.
- If you cannot cough up mucus effectively, consult your doctor, as the medicine might increase mucus initially.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 2 years old, as it can block their airways.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor says it is absolutely necessary.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category B
Current evidence on or experience with use in older adults is inconclusive or the medicine is insufficiently effective in the older adults. (updated 16.12.2024)