Mucotec 300 mg 20 capsules
Tradename
Mucotec
Composition
Each capsule contains
Erdosteine 300 mg
Auxiliary components
Microcrystalline cellulose, povidone and colloidal silicone dioxide.
Properties
Erdosteine is a mucolytic agent. It contains 2 blocked thiol groups, which are released during primary metabolism, which allows it to destroy the disulfide bonds of mucins and thereby improve mucociliary clearance of the airways. All active metabolites of erdosteine exhibit mucolytic and antioxidant activity, which leads to an increase in the production of secretions in the bronchi, reduces the viscosity of sputum, improves bronchial permeability by increasing the mucociliary index and antioxidant activity of the secretion due to the binding of free radicals. Suppression of al-antitrypsin oxidation caused by smoking (the main function of al-antitrypsin is to suppress the activity of elastase, caused by lung neutrophils,
which is responsible for damage to the lung parenchyma),
Indications
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis;
acute and chronic bronchitis with sputum hypersecretion;
to prevent recurrence of chronic bronchitis, especially in smokers;
exacerbation of chronic bronchopneumonia.
Method of administration and dosage
Swallow with plenty of water before or during meals. Recommended dose:
For a capsule 300 mg once a day. The duration of treatment is determined by the patient's condition and determined by the doctor.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to erdosteine or products containing free sulfide groups, as well as any other component of the drug;
homocystinuria;
pregnancy, lactation.
Precautions
In bronchial asthma and obstructive bronchitis, erdosteine should be prescribed with caution under the systematic monitoring of bronchial patency.
Side effects
epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, heartburn, headache, dehydration, change in taste;
erythema, pruritus, eczema;
urticaria, rash, allergic reactions.
Storage method
At a temperature not higher than 30 degrees.
Packaging
The cardboard box holds 20 capsules.