Summary
- Main use
- Improvement of difficulty in expectoration
- Who takes it
- Adults · Children
- Adult dose
- Adults should take 200 mg of Methyl N,S-Diacetylcysteine orally three times a day.
- Child dose
- Children aged 7 and older should take 200 mg of Methyl N,S-Diacetylcysteine orally three times a day.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- (주)동구바이오제약
Efficacy & effects
Improvement of difficulty in expectoration
- Difficulty in expectoration
- acute bronchitis
- acute attacks of chronic bronchopulmonary disease
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This medication is used to improve the difficulty in expectoration symptoms during acute bronchitis and acute attacks of chronic bronchopulmonary disease.
How to take
Adult dose
Adults should take 200 mg of Methyl N,S-Diacetylcysteine orally three times a day.
Child dose
Children aged 7 and older should take 200 mg of Methyl N,S-Diacetylcysteine orally three times a day.
Precautions
This medication should not be taken by individuals with poor kidney function. Children under 2 years old should not take this medication in powder form, and children under 7 years old should not take this medication in tablet form. During treatment with this medication, it is important not to take other drugs that eliminate cough or phlegm, particularly atropine-type drugs. Individuals with ulcerative lesions in the stomach, pregnant or possibly pregnant women, and nursing women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is crucial for those taking other medications, presenting with purulent sputum or fever, or having chronic bronchitis or lung disease to consult a professional before taking this medication. Individuals with diabetes or those on hypoglycemic diets should be cautious when taking the powder form of this medication. This medication must be taken strictly according to the prescribed dosage and method, and if symptoms do not improve despite multiple doses, it should be discontinued and a professional consulted. If symptoms of digestive disturbances such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, it is advisable to reduce the dosage. Allergic reactions such as itching, hives, skin rashes, or facial swelling may occur, and in rare cases, severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is advised. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored away from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed. Additionally, to maintain the quality of the medication and prevent misuse, it is important not to transfer it to another container.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Serious side effects
Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
Mild side effects
Gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea), itching, hives, erythematous rashes, facial swelling as allergic skin reactions
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Interactions
Drug interactions
This medication should not be taken with drugs that eliminate cough and phlegm (atropine-type agents).
Storage
This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
White round tablet
Package unit
200 tablets/bottle
Questions about this medicine
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