Mucotroy Injection 5ml

Short Description

Mucotroy Injection 5ml is an antidote medication used to treat paracetamol overdose, protecting the liver and reducing injury.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Mucotroy Injection 5ml is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but its effectiveness slows down when given after 24 hours. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include rash, urticaria, flushing, and itching. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Rash Urticaria Flushing Itching

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Mucotroy Injection 5ml does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Mucotroy Injection 5ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Mucotroy Injection 5ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Mucotroy Injection 5ml is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose Protects the liver from damage Effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose Can be given up to 24 hours, but effectiveness slows down after 24 hours