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Acetylcysteine

Visa No.: 893100213025

Product: Acetylcystein EG 200mg

API: Acetylcysteine

Product Category: Cough – Cold – Allergy

Version approved leaflet: 97/QÐ-QLD_23/03/2016_153

 

INDICATIONS

For respiratory conditions associated with thick, viscous mucus, such as acute and chronic bronchitis, and for routine airway clearance in patients with a tracheostomy.
Also indicated as a mucolytic agent in patients with cystic fibrosis.
 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults and children >7 years old: Take 1 sachet three times daily. 
Children 2–7 years: Take 1 sachet twice daily.

  • Method of administration: 
  • Dissolve the contents in 50 mL of water before use.
  • After exposure to air, the solution should be stored at 2–8°C to slow oxidation and used within 96 hours.
  • The diluted solution should be prepared immediately before use and remains stable for 1 hour only.
     

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to Acetylcysteine.
History of asthma.
Phenylketonuria.
Children under 2 years of age.
 

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Prescription only medicine. Read the instructions before use. Consult a physician or pharmacist if needed. Keep out of reach of children.