Mucolytics and Expectorants
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Mucolytics and Expectorants
cause?
- Some expectorants may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Avoid driving, operating machinery or other activities which require concentration if affected.
- Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- These effects are usually mild and will pass quickly.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Before taking
Mucolytics and Expectorants
, what precautions must I follow?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
- You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.
- You have existing conditions such as gastric ulcers, liver or kidney problems and lung conditions e.g. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) or severe uncontrolled asthma
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Mucolytics and Expectorants
?
Do let your healthcare professional know if you are taking or if you are planning to take other medications, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Mucolytics and Expectorants
- Additional Information
Signs that your condition may require further medical attention include:
- Cough with thick yellow or green phlegm or mucus, or blood
- Fever more than 38.6⁰C
- Unintended weight loss
- Drenching night sweats
- Cough lasting for longer than 3-4 weeks
- Development of new symptoms during self-treatment
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
