Stenac Granules

Stenac Granules

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Synmosa

Distributor:

Apex
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Acetylcysteine
Indications/Uses
Resp tract diseases leading to formation of thick secretions difficult to expectorate eg, acute & chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, tracheitis, flu, bronchial asthma & complementary treatment of mucoviscidosis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Acute diseases Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 200 mg tds or 600 mg once daily. Childn 2-12 yr 100 mg tds or 200 mg bd. Long-term treatment 400-600 mg daily for max: 3-6 mth. Mucoviscidosis Childn from 6 yr 200 mg tds or 600 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Dissolve contents in a glass of water.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if bronchospasm occurs. Bronchial asthma; patients w/ or history of peptic ulcer; histamine intolerance. Not to be mixed w/ other drugs. Pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Mouth & lips inflammation, nausea & vomiting, fever, watery eyes/nose, drowsiness, chest tightness, narrowing of airways/difficulty in breathing; anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction; severe cutaneous ARs eg, erythema multiforme, SJS & TEN.
Drug Interactions
Reduced absorption w/ activated charcoal.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Stenac Granules for oral soln 100 mg
Packing/Price
(orange flavor) 1.5 g x 30 × 1's
Form
Stenac Granules for oral soln 200 mg
Packing/Price
(orange flavor) 3 g x 30 × 1's
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