Mucobene 600 mg - dissolvable tablets

The active ingredient acetylcysteine contained in Mucobene 600 mg dissolvable tablets liquefies tough mucus in the airways.

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What are Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets and what are they used for?

The active substance acetylcysteine contained in Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets liquefies tough mucus in the airways.

Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets are suitable as an additional therapy together with plenty of fluid, for loosening mucus and facilitating expectoration in respiratory diseases (lungs and bronchi).

If you do not feel better or even worse after 4 to 5 days, contact your

How is it applied?

What are Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets and what are they used for?

The active substance acetylcysteine contained in Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets liquefies tough mucus in the airways.

Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets are suitable as an additional therapy together with plenty of fluid, for loosening mucus and facilitating expectoration in respiratory diseases (lungs and bronchi).

If you do not feel better or even worse after 4 to 5 days, contact your

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

Physician.2. What should you be aware of before using Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets ?

Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets must not be used
- if you are allergic to acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6. any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6
- if you have the rare hereditary metabolic disorder "phenylketonuria" (see "Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets contain aspartame and sodium")

.Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets,

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- if you have a severe narrowing of the airways (airway obstruction) such as. B. bronchial asthma, as it can cause the bronchial muscles to spasm,
- if your respiratory function is impaired,
- if you are prone to gastrointestinal bleeding (due to varicose veins of the oesophagus, gastrointestinal ulcers),
- if you have kidney disease,
- if you have liver disease.

Very rarely, the occurrence of severe hypersensitivity reactions such as extensive skin rashes accompanied by itching, fever, chills, lymph node disorders, joint pain, skin peeling and changes in blood counts has been reported.The following cases have been reported in connection with the use of Mucobene 600 mg dissolvable tablets: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Leyll's syndrome. If skin or mucous membrane changes occur, stop treatment with Mucobene 600 mg dissolvable tablets and consult a doctor immediately.

An increased volume of liquefied bronchial mucus may occur after the use of Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets. If expectoration is insufficient, the airways must be mechanically suctioned if necessary. Medical supervision is required when administered to asthma patients. Therefore, if expectoration is difficult despite the use of Mucobene 600 mg soluble tablets, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

If the symptoms persist, if the symptoms are unclear or if the expected effect of use does not occur, a doctor's consultation is required as soon as possible (after 4 - 5 days at the latest).

Use of Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets together with other medicines.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or intend to take/use any other medicines.

The effect of certain antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines) may be reduced. Therefore, the additional intake of these antibiotics should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the use of Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets. This does not apply to the antibiotics cefixime and loracarbef.

Activated charcoal in high doses (e.g. as an antidote for poisoning) may reduce the effectiveness of Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets.

If Mucobene 600 mg dissolvable tablets are used at the same time as antitussive medicines, a dangerous build-up of secretions may occur due to the impaired cough reflex. Your doctor will carefully consider whether you should use both medicines at the same time.

Be sure to ask your doctor before combined use.

When glycerol trinitrate (medicine used to treat blood flow problems in the heart muscle [angina pectoris]) is given at the same time, its effect may be increased.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using this medicine.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
As there is insufficient experience with the use of acetylcysteine during pregnancy and breast-feeding, you should not take Mucobene 600 mg Soluble Tablets during pregnancy.tablets during pregnancy 2
and during breast-feeding only if your doctor considers it absolutely necessary.

Preproductivity
No data are available on the effect of acetylcysteine on fertility.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets may not be effective due to rare side effects such as drowsiness or nausea.The side effects of Mucobene 600 mg Soluble Tablets may include drowsiness or nausea, which may impair the ability to drive or use machinery.

Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets contain aspartame and sodium.
1 soluble tablet contains 20 mg aspartame. Therefore, the use of Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets is not indicated in patients with the rare inherited metabolic disorder "phenylketonuria" (see "Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets must not be used").

This medicinal product contains 150.2 mg sodium (the main component of table salt) per dissolvable tablet. This corresponds to 8% of the maximum daily dietary sodium intake recommended for adults.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you use Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets daily for a long period, especially if you have to follow a low-salt diet.

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How should the medicine be taken?

How to use Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets ?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents 14 years and over: 1 dissolvable tablet daily

Children and adolescents under 14 years
Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets should not be used because of the high content of active substance.
For these patients, acetylcysteine is available in suitable dosage forms with a lower active ingredient content

To be taken after dissolution.
The dissolvable tablets are taken after meals dissolved in a glass of water or fruit juice.
Always prepare solution fresh.
Do not take dissolvable tablets undissolved.
Do not dissolve dissolvable tablets at the same time as other medicines.
The expectorant effect is supported by copious fluid intake.

Duration of use
If your clinical picture worsens or there is no improvement after 4-5 days, you should consult a doctor.

If you have used a larger amount of Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets than You should

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Overdoses (if taken) may cause stomach/intestinal complaints such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In infants, there is a risk of increased secretion. In these cases, a doctor must be contacted immediately.

Note to healthcare professionals
Information on the treatment of an overdose can be found at the end of the leaflet.

If you have forgotten to use Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets
Do not use twice the amount if you have forgotten to use it before.
Instead, just use the usual following dose at the usual time.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctoror pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How to store Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets ?

Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the container tightly closed to protect the contents from moisture.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicinal product after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton/tablet tube after "Use by:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

How to store Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets ?

Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the container tightly closed to protect the contents from moisture.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/tablet tube after ,,EXP:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information
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The active ingredient is acetylcysteine.

1 dissolvable tablet contains 600 mg acetylcysteine.

The other ingredients are:
Aspartame (E 951), citric acid, adipic acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, povidone (K25), lemon flavouring.

How Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets look and contents of the pack
Mucobene 600 mg-dissolvable tablets are white to slightly yellow, round, flat effervescent tablets with a break notch on one side and a smell of lemon.
The ready-to-use solution is clear, slightly yellowish with an odour of lemon.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses

Mucobene 600 mg-soluble tablets are available in plastic (polypropylene) tablet tubes of
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10 and 20.