N-Ace Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Mucolytic therapy in acute & chronic bronchial & lung disease w/ thick mucous ie, acute & chronic brochitis, pulmonary emphysema, bronchitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult & childn >14 yr 1 cap 2-3 times daily; childn 6-14 yr 1 cap twice daily. Inhalation soln Nebulise 1 amp, 1-2 times daily for 5-10 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ asthma should be monitored. Taken after meals in patients w/ a history of gastritis. Discontinue treatment if bronchospasm occurs.

Adverse Reactions

Cap: Ocassionally, itching, urticaria, cutaneous eruption, bronchospasm, tachycardia, reduced BP. Inhalation soln: Occasionally, mild GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pyrosis. Bronchospasm, stomatitis, rhinorrhea, headache, tinnitus, urticaria, chills, fever, nasopharyngeal irritation & hemoptysis.

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Drug Interactions

Antitussive, tetracycline HCl, glycerol trinitrate/nitroglycerine.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

N-Ace cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

N-Ace inhalation soln 100 mg/mL

Packing/Price

3 mL x 5 × 1's

N-Ace

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit

Marketer:

Pratapa Nirmala