Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s works by interacting with certain specific receptors in the central nervous system. It prevents muscle contractions and relieves muscle spasms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s

Itching and skin rash

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Fainting and drowsiness

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Photosensitivity

Dry mouth

Headache

Uses of Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Muscle spasm
This medicine is used along with other medicines to relieve painful muscle contractions (spasms).

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
This medicine is used along with other medicines to relieve painful muscle contractions (spasms). The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the strength and form of administration.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary based on the strength and form of administration.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since the risk of adverse effects on the nursing infant is significantly high.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s or any other inactive ingredient present along with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since the risk of adverse effects on the nursing infant is significantly high.

General Warnings

Other medicines
Report the use of all your current medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor to avoid the chances of a possible interaction with Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s.

Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a kidney disease or an impairment of normal kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, impaired judgment, impaired body movements, etc. in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 16 years of age.

Use in women of childbearing potential
Women of childbearing potential should adopt appropriate means of contraception to avoid pregnancies during treatment with this medicine.

Impairment of fertility
Use of this medicine may cause impairment of fertility in men. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Contact your doctor or pharmacist for further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

General Instructions

Take Mucogin capsule 4 mg 10?s exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not take this medicine for longer durations than recommended. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.

Other details

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Thiocolchicoside [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/thiocolchicoside-839-api
[cited 10 october 2019].
2 May 2018

drugbank.ca –
Thiocolchicoside [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11582
[cited 10 october 2019].
September 02, 2019