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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
48 Hrs returnable
COD available

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDOTES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - MUC0006

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Mucinac Injection 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Mucinac Injection 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mucinac Injection 5 ml is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mucinac Injection 5 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Mucinac Injection 5 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be used with caution if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will decide to administer Mucinac Injection 5 ml if the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be used with caution if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will decide to administer Mucinac Injection 5 ml if the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Children

Caution

Mucinac Injection 5 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on child’s age and weight.

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About Mucinac Injection 5 ml

Mucinac Injection 5 ml belongs to a class of drugs called antidotes used to treat Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and prevent liver injury. Paracetamol overdose may occur when the person takes more than 8 Paracetamol tablets in 24 hours accidentally or when intended to cause self-harm. If it is not treated promptly with an antidote, significant overdose can lead to liver failure.

Mucinac Injection 5 ml contains Acetylcysteine that works by restoring the levels of glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Mucinac Injection 5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience inflammation and pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, fever, excessive shivering, sweating, bruising, or bleeding more easily than normal. Most of these side effects of Mucinac Injection 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Mucinac Injection 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucinac Injection 5 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mucinac Injection 5 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon that you are being treated with Mucinac Injection 5 ml.

Uses of Mucinac Injection 5 ml

Paracetamol overdose

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Medicinal Benefits

Mucinac Injection 5 ml is an antidote for Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. It works by restoring the body’s glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances. Also, it protects the liver from damage caused due to high levels of paracetamol. Mucinac Injection 5 ml is very effective when given within 10 hours of paracetamol overdose.

Directions for Use

Mucinac Injection 5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Mucinac Injection 5 ml

  • Inflammation and pain at the injection site
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Excessive shivering
  • Sweating
  • Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Mucinac Injection 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucinac Injection 5 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Mucinac Injection 5 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon/dentist that you are being treated with Mucinac Injection 5 ml. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Mucinac Injection 5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VHepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Severe
ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VAsthma
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VHepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Mucinac Injection 5 ml:
For individuals who have encephalopathy brought on by hepatic failure, the use of Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be stopped in order to prevent further nitrogenous material ingestion.

How to manage the interaction:
Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be discontinued in patients with encephalopathy (permanent or temporary brain damage) due to liver failure.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VAsthma
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Mucinac Injection 5 ml:
When treating asthmatic patients or situations where bronchospasm has occurred in the past, Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be administered cautiously. When starting and continuing Mucinac Injection 5 ml medication, patients with asthma should be closely monitored.

How to manage the interaction:
Mucinac Injection 5 ml should be used with caution in asthma patients or where there is a history of bronchospasm (tightening of muscles lining airways). Asthma patients should be closely monitored during the initiation of and throughout Mucinac Injection 5 ml therapy.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Mucinac Injection 5 ml:
Mucinac Injection 5 ml administered intravenously may lead to fluid overload, which may result in hyponatremia, seizures, and even death.

How to manage the interaction:
To avoid fluid overload, a diluted dose is recommended, especially in patients less than 40 kg and those requiring fluid restrictions.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-20%W/VOther diseases of digestive system
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Mucinac Injection 5 ml:
Mucinac Injection 5 ml use may make vomiting worse. The risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage should be assessed in patients with peptic ulcer disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients with peptic ulcer disease should be evaluated for the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. In case of gastric haemorrhage, Mucinac Injection 5 ml is advised if your doctor considers benefit for you is greater than risk.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Mucinac Injection 5 ml may give a false positive result with reagent dipstick tests for urinary ketones. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking Mucinac Injection 5 ml before undergoing any laboratory tests. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not take more than the Paracetamol dose mentioned on the label or prescribed by the doctor. 
  • Avoid giving Paracetamol to your child unless it is necessary for their fever or pain. 
  • For children below 2 years, use Paracetamol only in the dose advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.

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