Mucophyline

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Mucophyline Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Mucophyline Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

Mucophyline Capsule should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Mucophyline Capsule. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.

Mucophyline Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Mucophyline Capsule, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Mucophyline Capsule.

Mucophyline Capsule comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Mucophyline Capsule works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.