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Mucosolvan is a drug used in the treatment of lung and bronchial diseases – it facilitates expectoration of the remaining secretions. It is available over the counter in pharmacies.
mucosolvan (Boehringer Ingelheim)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| tabl. 0,03 g (20 tabl.) | OTC (over-the-counter) | ambroxol (ambroxol) |
Indications for the use of the drug Mucosolvan
Mucosolvan is available over the counter in tablet form. It is taken orally after meals three times a day, one tablet for 2-3 days, and then twice a day. The indications for the use of Mucosolvan are lung and bronchial diseases.
Mucosolvan and contraindications and warnings
A contraindication to the use of Mucosolvan is hypersensitivity to any of its components. It should not be given to people:
- with peptic ulcer disease of the stomach or duodenum;
- with weakened cough reflex or impaired ciliary clearance;
- with liver or kidney failure.
Note:
- In patients with bronchial asthma, ambroxol may initially increase the cough;
- Do not use Mucosolvan at night;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding, use only after consulting a doctor and only if absolutely necessary.
Mucosolvan and possible side effects
- Allergic reactions rarely occur skin and mucosal reactions.
- The occurrence of anaphylactic reactions, facial swelling, dyspnoea, increased body temperature, chills is sporadic, and their relationship with taking the preparation has not been proven.
- Gastrointestinal complaints (abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea and constipation) have been rarely reported.
Interactions of Mucosolvan with other drugs
- You should not take medications that suppress the cough reflex (antitussive drugs, e.g. codeine) at the same time as Mucosolvan.
- The preparation administered simultaneously with antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin) increases their penetration into the lung tissue.