NAC long

NAC long

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Temmler

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

A.Menarini
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Acetylcysteine
Indications/Uses
Adjunctive mucolytic therapy in adult patients w/ abnormal or viscid mucous secretions in such conditions as chronic bronchopulmonary diseases eg, chronic emphysema & asthmatic bronchitis, TB, bronchiectasis, primary amyloidosis of the lung. Acute bronchopulmonary disease eg, pneumonia, bronchitis, trancheobronchitis. Sputum viscosity reduction in childn aged ≥6 yr.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn aged ≥6 yr Take 1 effervescent tab once daily, before or after meals. Patient w/ reduced cough reflex (elderly & weakened patient) Take 1 effervescent tab preferably in the morning.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Dissolve in ½ glass of water before taking.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue treatment if cutaneous or mucosal alterations newly occur. Phenylketonuria. Administer tetracycline HCl separately & at least 2 hr apart. May result in accumulation of bronchial secretions in concomitant use of antitussive agents. Monitor for possible occurrence of hypotension & headache if concomitant administration w/ nitroglycerin cannot be avoided. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Uncommonly, hypersensitivity; headache; tinnitus; stomatitis, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea; pyrexia; low BP.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ tetracycline HCl (not valid for doxycycline); antitussives; nitroglycerin.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations / Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents
ATC Classification
R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.
Presentation/Packing
Form
NAC long effervescent tab 600 mg
Packing/Price
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