Duopharma Mucoxin 8mg Tablet

Duopharma Mucoxin 8mg Tablet is an oral tablet containing bromhexine hydrochloride 8 mg as its active ingredient. It is manufactured by Duopharma, a Malaysian pharmaceutical company, and belongs to the mucolytic class of medicines, formulated as a small, film-coated or plain tablet for oral swallowing.

Mucoxin is sold in Malaysia as an over-the-counter (OTC) product, available without a doctor’s prescription, and is commonly stocked alongside other bromhexine and mucolytic brands in Malaysian pharmacies. It is typically supplied in blister strips of 10 tablets, with boxes containing multiple strips.

As a tablet formulation, Mucoxin differs from elixir or syrup forms of bromhexine, which are more commonly used for children or those who have difficulty swallowing tablets. The tablet form is generally preferred by adults and older children who can swallow solid dosage forms comfortably.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take the tablet preferably after meals to reduce the chance of stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor has specifically advised you to do so.
• Take at evenly spaced intervals through the day as directed, rather than all doses close together.
• Drink plenty of fluids through the day while taking this product, as adequate hydration supports the tablet’s intended action.

The typical adult and adolescent (above 12 years) dose is one 8 mg tablet taken three times daily, or as otherwise directed by a doctor or pharmacist. Treatment courses are usually short-term; if symptoms persist beyond 5-7 days of use, medical advice should be sought rather than continuing self-treatment indefinitely. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose, in which case the missed dose should be skipped — do not take a double dose. Seek prompt medical attention if breathing difficulty, high fever, or symptoms that worsen rather than improve occur.

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep tablets in their original blister strip until ready to take, and keep out of the reach and sight of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to bromhexine or any other ingredient in the tablet.
• History of a severe allergic or skin reaction to bromhexine or related mucolytic agents.
• Active peptic ulcer disease, unless advised otherwise by a doctor, as caution is generally exercised with mucolytics in this group.

• Combining bromhexine with other cough or cold preparations that also contain a mucolytic or expectorant should be discussed with a pharmacist to avoid duplicate ingredients.
• Bromhexine may increase the penetration of certain antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and erythromycin, into respiratory secretions; this is not usually harmful but should be noted if you are on antibiotic treatment.
• Alcohol should be avoided or limited while taking this product, as it may compound gastrointestinal side effects.
• No specific food interactions are established; taking the tablet after meals is recommended mainly to reduce stomach upset.

• Take doses at evenly spaced times through the day rather than bunching them together.
• Drink water regularly through the day while on this product.
• Do not combine with another mucolytic or expectorant product without checking with a pharmacist.
• Keep tablets in the blister strip until the moment you take them to protect them from moisture.
• Note the date you started treatment so you know when to review with a doctor if symptoms persist.
• Check with a pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of stomach ulcers.

Precautions: Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and only after discussing with a doctor, as data on bromhexine use in these situations is limited. Use with caution in individuals with kidney or liver impairment, as dose adjustment may be needed. Driving and operating machinery are generally not affected, but individual dizziness reactions should be monitored.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical advice if symptoms have not improved after 5-7 days of use, if you develop a skin rash or signs of an allergic reaction, or if you experience worsening breathing difficulty or high fever alongside your existing symptoms.