Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of respiratory disease with excessive mucus. This medicine helps reduces mucus secretion in various lung diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and gastrointestinal discomfort. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine.

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 a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Mucifizz Effervescent Tablet

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Side effects of Mucifizz Effervescent Tablet

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 Mucifizz

Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Gastrointestinal discomfort

How to use Mucifizz Effervescent Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mucifizz Effervescent Tablet works

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet 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

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet 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

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mucifizz Effervescent Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet

₹24.0/Effervescent Tablet

Mucinac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Cipla Ltd

₹26.68/effervescent tablet

17% costlier

Lumenac Effervescent Tablet Orange

Lupin Ltd

₹28.94/effervescent tablet

27% costlier

Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹24.95/effervescent tablet

9% costlier

Mucotab ET Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Zydus Cadila

₹28.44/effervescent tablet

25% costlier

Mucaryl Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹23.45/effervescent tablet

3% costlier

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet for the treatment of various respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic

Patient concerns

Ferrous sulphate tablets toxicity

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

There is no toxicity as such. Please be specific in what respect are you asking.

Diazepam toxicity about 45 tablets

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Rush immediately to emergency services

Sir rahul yadav paediatric prefer a medicine ARACHITOL SACHET. but that is not availabale any medical & online also please can you prefer any other medicine for my female child. She is so slim age is 18 months still she is not walking properly. Weght is 8 kg only. I also give her calcimax p and zincovit

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please do Vit D test and if needed then only give supplement as excess can cause toxicity

FAQs

Q. Is Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.

Q. How long can you take Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet for?

The duration of treatment with Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.

Q. Can Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet be given to children below 2 years of age?

Medicines like Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.

Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Mucifizz 600mg Effervescent Tablet?

No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.

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