Sevron Capsule (Acetylcysteine)

Adult dose

In acute conditions, take 200 mg per dose, three times a day before meals with a small amount of water. In chronic conditions, take 200 mg per dose, twice a day before meals with a small amount of water.

Child dose

In acute conditions, children aged 6 to 14 years take 200 mg per dose, twice a day before meals with a small amount of water. In chronic conditions, children aged 6 to 14 years take 100 mg per dose, three times a day before meals.

This medication contains an artificial sweetener called aspartame, which is converted to phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, individuals with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Those who have an allergy to this medication or its components should avoid taking it, and individuals with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum should also refrain from using it. Children under 2 years of age should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance or galactose intolerance should avoid it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication after consulting a physician and only when necessary, and nursing mothers should use it with caution. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, oral inflammation, heartburn, or diarrhea occur, or if there are signs of hives, itching, rash, headache, tinnitus, or worsening asthma symptoms, immediately stop taking the medication and consult a specialist. Taking this medication in conjunction with antibiotics may decrease the effects of the antibiotics; therefore, it is advisable to space the doses by at least two hours. Furthermore, other medications should not be mixed in the solution of this medication. When storing it, keep it out of reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality. When taking it, the maximum daily intake of aspartame should be observed, and it is safe to limit to below 2.4 grams per day for adults. For inhalation formulations, individuals with bronchial asthma or poor respiratory function must consult a physician before use, and pregnant or nursing women, the elderly, and children should use it cautiously. If bronchospasm or an allergic reaction occurs after inhalation, immediately stop using it and consult a specialist. Inhalation may lead to a light sulfur smell, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite, and rarely, blood in sputum, chills, fever, drowsiness, or chest tightness may occur, so caution is advised. When using inhalation solutions, it may increase bronchial secretions, requiring observation, and if sputum does not come out naturally, appropriate measures should be taken. When used with antibiotics, it is preferable to avoid mixing and administer them separately. The inhalation device should be cleaned immediately after use, as prolonged exposure to the solution can damage the device. This medication should not be used as an eye drop or injection.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• bronchospasm
• anaphylaxis
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken with oral antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin, tiamphenicol) with at least a 2-hour interval.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent it from deteriorating.

Appearance

A hard capsule with blue upper part and white lower part containing white contents

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle