Pneumotyl Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Secretolytic therapy in acute & chronic bronchopulmonary diseases accompanied by impaired formation & transport of mucus.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

200 mg Adult & adolescent from 14 yr 1 tab bid-tid (equiv to 400-600 mg/day). Childn & adolescent 6-14 yr 1 tab bid (equiv to 400 mg/day). Childn 2-5 yr ½ tab bid-tid (equiv to 200-300 mg/day). 600 mg Adult & adolescent from 14 yr ½ tab bid or 1 tab once daily (equiv to 600 mg/day). Duration of use: Not >4-5 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Dissolve tab in a glass of water.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Active peptic ulceration. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ bronchial asthma & anamnestic ulcers. Perform appropriate measures (eg, drainage & aspiration) if patient is unable to expectorate sufficiently. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Drug Interactions

May cause a dangerous secretory congestion w/ antitussives. Inactivation of antibiotics. May potentiate vasodilatory effect of nitroglycerin.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Pneumotyl effervescent tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

20's (P304/box)

Form

Pneumotyl effervescent tab 600 mg

Packing/Price

10's (P232/box)

Pneumotyl

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Hermes

Distributor:

Natrapharm