What is it and what is it for?

Mucosan Syrup is a medicine whose active ingredient is ambroxol. It belongs to mucolytic drugs. It works by reducing the viscosity of mucus, thinning it and facilitating its elimination.

Looser, lighter phlegm (that is, mucus of a lower viscosity) is easier to expel than sticky mucus.

The body’s natural process of expelling mucus can be strengthened with effective mucolytics. Mucosan Syrup helps dilute phlegm, making it more liquid, which makes it easier for the body to eliminate it from the respiratory tract. This way you will be able to breathe again without difficulty.

For more information, see the patient information leaflet

How to use?

The recommended dose of Mucosan Syrup is:

Adults: 10 ml, 2 times a day (every 12 hours), which means a daily maximum of 120 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride.

Once the patient improves, the dose can be reduced by half.

Adolescents over 12 years of age: 5 ml to 7.5 ml, as needed (30 mg to 45 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride), 2 times a day (every 12 hours), which means a daily maximum of 60 to 90 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride.

Use in children

• Children from 6 to 12 years: 1 measure of 2.5 ml, 2-3 times a day (every 8-12 hours, as needed), which means a daily maximum of 45 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride. After 2-3 days, once the patient improves, the dosage regimen can be reduced to 2 times a day every 12 hours.
• Children from 2 to 5 years: 1 measure of 1.25 ml, 3 times a day (every 8 hours), which means a daily maximum of 22.5 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride. After 2-3 days, once the patient improves, the dosage regimen can be reduced to 2 times a day every 12 hours.

It is recommended to drink a glass of water after each dose and plenty of fluids during the day

Composition

Composition of Mucosan Syrup:

• The active ingredient is ambroxol hydrochloride. Each ml of syrup contains 6 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride.
• The other components are: hydroxyethylcellulose, sucralose, benzoic acid (E-210), strawberry flavor (contains propylene glycol), vanilla flavor (contains propylene glycol), and purified water.

Warnings and Contraindications

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

It does not require any special storage conditions.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

You should consult a doctor if you get worse or if you do not improve after 5 days of treatment (3 days in children under 6 years of age).

Mucosan contains benzoic acid

This medicine contains 0.5 mg of benzoic acid in each ml. Benzoic acid may increase the risk of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborns.
Mucosan contains propylene glycol

This medicine contains 5.75 mg of propylene glycol in each ml. If the baby is less than 4 weeks old, consult your doctor or pharmacist, especially if the baby has been given other medicines containing propylene glycol or alcohol.