What is Mitux?

Mitux has the effect of thinning mucus, reducing the viscosity of sputum in the lungs, making it easier for patients to spit up sputum. Mitux is indicated for use as a mucolytic agent in such pathologies as: Bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, rhinitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, exudative otitis media .
Mitux is contraindicated for the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine ​​​​components Children under 2 years of age People with a history of asthma (risk of bronchospasm with acetylcysteine ​​​​containing drugs).

Mitux is taken orally. You need to mix Mitux with water according to the ratio instructed. Absolutely do not use with alcohol, beer, coffee or other stimulants to make medicine.
Dosage of Mitux will be indicated according to the patient's condition and age. Specifically:
Children from 2 to 6 years old: 1 pack x 2 times/day; Children from 6 years and older and adults: 1 pack x 3 times/day. The above dose of Mitux is for reference only. The patient may be prescribed another dose by the doctor depending on the condition and the progress of the disease.
In the case of an overdose of acetylcysteine, the patient will have symptoms similar to anaphylaxis but more severe, especially a decrease in blood pressure. Other symptoms include: Hemolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, respiratory failure and renal failure. Many patients are at risk of death. When the drug overdose, the patient is treated to relieve symptoms.
On the contrary, if a dose of Mitux is forgotten, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose exactly as prescribed.

When using Mitux, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Common: Nausea, vomiting; Uncommon: Drowsiness, headache, tinnitus, stomatitis, rash, urticaria, runny nose; Rare: Fever, chills, bronchospasm with systemic anaphylaxis. When experiencing unwanted side effects, the patient should immediately notify the doctor.

Some issues patients need to keep in mind when taking Mitux:
Closely monitor the use of the drug in people at risk of asthma flare-ups. If acetylcysteine ​​is used in patients with a history of allergies and bronchospasm, a bronchodilator nebulizer (such as salbutamol or ipratropium) should be used and acetylcysteine ​​should be discontinued immediately; When treated with acetylcysteine, patients may appear more thin sputum in the bronchi, need to suck sputum if the patient's ability to cough is reduced; There are no data on the use of Mitux in pregnant and lactating women. Be careful, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

During the treatment with Mitux, patients need to consult a doctor when using it simultaneously with some other drugs because it can cause interactions, affecting the treatment process. Do not share Mitux with:
Some cough medicines such as: Codein, Methorphan,...; Some antibiotics such as: Tetracycline,...; Some drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases such as: Nitroglycerin,... In short, when taking Mitux, patients need to strictly follow the indications, if overdose or experience side effects, the patient should report it immediately. for the doctor.