Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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.

Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml contains Acetylcysteine that works by restoring the levels of glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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 Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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 Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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 Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon that you are being treated with Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml.

Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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. Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml is very effective when given within 10 hours of paracetamol overdose.

If you are allergic to Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 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 Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon/dentist that you are being treated with Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml.

Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml may give a false positive result with reagent dipstick tests for urinary ketones. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking Mucomeg 200 mg Injection 2 ml before undergoing any laboratory tests.