Acetylcysteine Capsule (Acetylcysteine)

Adult dose

Acute illness: 200 mg once, three times daily. Chronic illness: 200 mg once, twice daily.

Child dose

Acute illness: 200 mg once, twice daily for ages 6-14. Chronic illness: 100 mg once, three times daily for ages 6-14. Cystic fibrosis: 200 mg once, three times daily for ages 6 and older.

This medication should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to this medication or its ingredients. Additionally, patients with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum and children under 2 years old should not take this medication. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant must consult a doctor before taking this medication. It is also important for breastfeeding women to consult a professional before taking this medication, as it is not certain whether it passes into breast milk. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the mouth, heartburn, or diarrhea occur during use, discontinue taking it immediately and consult a doctor. If symptoms of hypersensitivity such as rash, itching, headache, tinnitus, or bronchospasm occur, inform a medical professional immediately. Rarely, rapid heartbeat or elevated blood pressure may occur, and very rarely, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur. If symptoms such as difficulty in breathing appear, discontinue use immediately and consult medical staff. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of certain oral antibiotics if taken together; therefore, it is recommended to take them at least 2 hours apart. Moreover, it should be avoided to mix other medications with this drug's solution. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is important to keep it in its original container to maintain the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, bronchospasm (especially in asthma patients), anaphylaxis, difficulty in breathing

Mild side effects

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

Drug interactions

This medication must be taken at least 2 hours apart from oral antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin, thiampicillin).

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

A capsule with a yellow upper part and white lower part filled with white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle