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Mucomyst-10 (a-se-teel-SIS-teen ) is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus). It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital. Mucomyst-10 is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts of mucus make breathing difficult. Mucomyst-10 liquefies (thins) or dissolves mucus so that it may be coughed up. Sometimes the mucus may have to be removed by suction. Mucomyst-10 is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Inhalation Solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand names: - Acetylcysteine - Mucomyst - Mucomyst-10 - Mucosil |