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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Mucogel
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Mucogel uses
- Active ingredient (in each 15ml tablespoonful) regular strength
- Active ingredient (in each 5ml teaspoonful) extra strength
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions (regular strength)
- Directions (extra strength)
- Other information (regular strength)
- Other information (extra strength)
- Inactive ingredients (regular strength)
- Inactive ingredients (extra strength cool mint)
- Inactive ingredients (extra strength cherry)
- Questions or comments?
Active ingredient Regular Strength
Mucogel 95mg
Magnesium carbonate 358mg
Active ingredient Extra Strength
Mucogel 254mg
Magnesium carbonate 237.5mg
Purpose
Antacid
Uses
relieves
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- sour stomach
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Warnings
Do not use if you have kidney disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
- if you are on a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product
- do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls in 24 hours
- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
- laxative effect may occur
When using this product
- do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
- laxative effect may occur
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- shake well
- take 1-2 tablespoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor
- take after meals and at bedtime
- dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Directions
- shake well
- take 2-4 teaspoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor
- take after meals and at bedtime
- dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Other information
- each tablespoon (15mL) contains: magnesium 115mg, sodium 52mg
- store at up to 25°C (77°F); avoid freezing
- keep tightly closed
Other information
- each teaspoon (5mL) contains: magnesium 80mg, sodium 14mg
- store at up to 25°C (77°F); avoid freezing
- keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum
Inactive Ingredients
Benzyl alcohol, edentate disodium, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
call toll-free (English/Spanish) 1-888-367-6471 weekdays
Distributed by:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.
Moon Twp, PA 15108, Made in the U.S.A
IMPORTANT:
Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" is disturbed or missing.
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References
- Dailymed."ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE LIQUID [ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORPS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) LIQUID [ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORPS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Mucogel?Depending on the reaction of the Mucogel after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Mucogel not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Mucogel addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Mucogel, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Mucogel consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Mucogel drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Mucogel medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Mucogel is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Mucogel drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Mucogel drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Mucogel drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Mucogel need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Mucogel drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-15 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 33.3% | |
Visitor reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology