MUCARYL EXPECT SYP

Overview

MUCARYL EXPECT SYP is a Schedule H drug.

MUCARYL EXPECT SYP is composed of: BROMHEXINE ( ), GUAIFENESIN ( ), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE ( )


Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. 

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for MUCARYL EXPECT SYP and its Constituents

• You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
• Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria  or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
• Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Intestinal Obstruction, Phenylketonuria, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MUCARYL EXPECT SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MUCARYL EXPECT SYP

INR 21.5 for 100 ML SYRUP

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BROFENTOL PLUS 50MG/15MG/4MG SYP	INR 43.73 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG
KOFRON DMR TAB	INR 25.37 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
TRAXIN 50MG/15MG/4MG SYP	INR 59.18 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG
TRAXIN JUNIOR 50MG/15MG/4MG SYP	INR 55 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG