Question 1

I have a habit of smoking and have cough during sessions of smoking. Can I use Mucolite syrup for such a cough?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use this syrup for cough due to smoking. However, you should avoid smoking if you have a persistent cough due to smoking and consult a doctor for any underlying disease.

Question 2

Can I use Mucolite syrup for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Mucolite syrup may not help control asthma during asthmatic attacks. However, it can help clear sputum from the throat and airways.

Question 3

Is Mucolite an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not an antibiotic. Mucolite syrup contains ambroxol which belongs to a class of medicines called mucolytics used for relieving cough.

Question 4

Will Mucolite cough syrup make me sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mucolite syrup can cause sleepiness as a side effect.

Question 5

How many days can you take Mucolite syrup?

Accepted Answer

Doctors usually prescribe it for a short duration. However, if the cough persists for more than 14 days, even after taking the syrup, contact your physician as soon as possible. Do not take it continuously on your own without consulting a doctor.

Question 6

Can I take antibiotics along with mucolite syrup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take antibiotics along with this syrup. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before taking any other medicine along with it.

Question 7

Can we give the Mucolite syrup to babies?

Accepted Answer

No, you should not give the Mucolite syrup to babies. The physiology of a child is different to that of an adult. Thus, the dose varies amongst babies. Always consult your child's physician. Do not self medicate.

Question 8

Mucolite vs Mucolite LS, are they the same?

Accepted Answer

Mucolite syrup is used to treat dry cough. It is an oral formulation containing ambroxol which eases coughing out of sputum. Mucolite Ls syrup is a combination of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Levosalbutamol. It helps in relieving symptoms such as spasm, blockage, swelling and contraction in airways and lungs during asthmatic attacks and chronic bronchitis. Both these syrups are different in their combination and use. You should only take the medicine prescribed by your doctor and avoid self-medication.

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