MUCOLYT is a medication, often available as a syrup or solution, that contains an active ingredient designed to act as a mucolytic agent. Mucolytics work by breaking down the chemical structure of mucus, making it thinner and less sticky. This action helps to clear mucus from the airways, making it easier to cough up and breathe. MUCOLYT is typically used to relieve chest congestion and cough associated with respiratory conditions such as the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and other illnesses where thick mucus production is a problem. Common active ingredients found in mucolytic medications include ambroxol, bromhexine, and acetylcysteine, though the specific ingredient in MUCOLYT would determine its exact mechanism and uses.