Regulatory Class: ℞

Generic Name: Acetylcysteine

Formulations: 200mg, 600mg tablet

Indications or Uses: Secretolytic therapy in acute & chronic bronchopulmonary diseases accompanied by Impaired formation & transport of mucus

Dosage and Directions for Use: 200 mg Adult & adolescent fro 14 year 1 tab bid-tid (equiv to 400-600 mg/day). Children 2-5 year 1/2 tab bid-tid (equiv to 200-300 mg/day). 600 mg Adult & adolescent from 14 year 1/2 tab bid or 1 tab once daily (equiv to 600 mg/day).

Duration of use: Not > 4-5 days. 

Administration: Dissolve tab in a glass of water.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity. Active peptic ulceration. Children < 2 yr.

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

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

Presentation/Packaging: Effervescent tab 200 mg x 20's . 600 mg x 10's.

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