Mucotune AB Tablet Substitute

Mucotune AB Tablet contains Acebrophylline and N Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. N-Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Together, Mucotune AB Tablet helps treat COPD.

Mucotune AB Tablet should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy (fits) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Mucotune AB Tablet so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

You are not recommended to take Mucotune AB Tablet with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin and gentamicin at the same time as it may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between Mucotune AB Tablet and antibiotics. Please consult a doctor before using Mucotune AB Tablet with antibiotics or any other medicines.

You are recommended to avoid taking Mucotune AB Tablet if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, theophylline or suffering from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders or had a heart attack. Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Mucotune AB Tablet .

No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Mucotune AB Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Mucotune AB Tablet and also damage your lungs. Long term smoking may cause breathing problems like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Quitting smoking is the best way to keep your lungs healthy.