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RiteMED Acetylcysteine

RiteMED Acetylcysteine

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Bilim Ilac

Distributor:

RiteMED
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Acetylcysteine
Indications/Uses
Resp disorders associated w/ productive cough & thick viscous hypersecretion eg, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis & its exacerbation, pulmonary emphysema, cystic fibrosis, & bronchiectasis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn >14 yr 1 sachet once daily. Duration of treatment: 5-10 days for acute disorders. May be continued for several mth for chronic disorders.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food: Dissolve granules in about ½ glass (100 mL) of water. Stir until soln clears. Consume entire drink.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Carefully observe asthmatics under treatment. Discontinue immediately if bronchospasm occurs. Caution in patients w/ history of PUD. Sulfur-like odor (does not indicate an alteration of the product). Soln should not be mixed w/ other medicines. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions including bronchospasm, angioedema, rashes & pruritus; hypotension, or HTN (occasionally). Flushing, nausea & vomiting, fever, syncope, sweating, arthralgia, blurred vision, disturbances of liver function, acidosis, convulsions, & cardiac/resp arrest.
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Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ other drugs that may interact w/ acetylcysteine.
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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
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Presentation/Packing
Form
RiteMED Acetylcysteine granules for oral soln 600 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's