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Mucosyn Benefits & Uses

Mucosyn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis
Cough
Common Cold

Mucosyn Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Mucosyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Mucosyn safe for pregnant women?

Mucosyn should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mucosyn safe during breastfeeding?

Mucosyn may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mucosyn on the Kidneys?

Mucosyn rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mucosyn on the Liver?

Mucosyn may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mucosyn on the Heart?

Side effects of Mucosyn rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Mucosyn with Other Drugs

Mucosyn should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Mucosyn Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mucosyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Mucosyn

Is this Mucosyn habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Mucosyn.

Mucosyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mucosyn

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mucosyn together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mucosyn

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mucosyn with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Mucosyn

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Mucosyn cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Mucosyn can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Mucosyn?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Mucosyn is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Mucosyn for sinus infection?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes you can take this Mucosyn for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Mucosyn?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Mucosyn should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Mucosyn for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Mucosyn for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Mucosyn for the above- mentioned infection.