Intes Capsule 200mg (Acetylcysteine)

Adult dose

Acute diseases: 200 mg once, three times a day Chronic diseases: 200 mg once, twice a day

Child dose

Acute diseases: 200 mg once, twice a day for ages 6 to 14 Chronic diseases: 100 mg once, three times a day for ages 6 to 14 Cystic fibrosis: 200 mg once, three times a day for ages 6 and above

This medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, which is broken down in the body to phenylalanine. Therefore, patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that restricts phenylalanine intake, should not take this medication. Furthermore, the daily allowable intake of aspartame should be controlled below the recommended amount by WHO, for instance, in adults weighing 60 kg, it is safe to consume up to 2.4 g per day. This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to it or its components, and patients with gastric or duodenal ulcers should also avoid it. This medication should not be given to children under 2 years old, and since it contains lactose, it should not be used by patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, galactose intolerance, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medicine, and nursing mothers should also be cautious as the drug may be secreted in breast milk. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, heartburn, or diarrhea occur, or if hypersensitive reactions such as hives, itching, rash, headache, tinnitus, or bronchospasm appear during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, there may be rare cases of increased heart rate or elevated blood pressure, and serious allergic reactions like anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is needed. This medication may reduce the effect of certain oral antibiotics, so it is recommended to take them at least two hours apart. Avoid mixing other medications in the drug solution, and store it out of reach of children. Lastly, this medication should be stored in its original container, as transferring it to another container may pose risks of misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• bronchospasm
• anaphylaxis
• dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• itching
• rash
• headache
• tinnitus

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken at least two hours apart when taken with oral antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin, thiamphenicol).

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Light blue capsules containing a white powder

Package unit

600 capsules/bottle