Titein Capsule (Acetylcysteine)

Adult dose

Acute disease: 200 mg once, three times a day Chronic disease: 200 mg once, two times a day

Child dose

Acute disease (ages 6-14): 200 mg once, twice a day Chronic disease (ages 6-14): 100 mg once, three times a day Cystic fibrosis (ages 6 and up): 200 mg once, three times a day

This medicine should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to this medicine or its components. Patients with ulcers in the stomach or duodenum should also avoid taking it. Children under 2 years old should not take this medicine. Additionally, this medicine contains lactose, and patients with genetic diseases who cannot digest lactose should not take it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must consult a doctor before taking this medicine, and nursing mothers should also take it cautiously as it is uncertain whether this medicine is released in breast milk. While taking this medicine, be aware that gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth inflammation, heartburn, and diarrhea may occur. allergic reactions such as urticaria, itching, rash, headache, tinnitus, and bronchospasm in asthmatic patients may rarely occur. Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat or high blood pressure may also rarely occur, and very rarely, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, it is important to stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a professional. When taking this medicine, if taken together with certain oral antibiotics, the effect of the antibiotics may decrease, so it is advisable to take them at least 2 hours apart. Additionally, this medicine's solution should not be mixed with other medications. When storing this medicine, keep it out of reach of children, and if the medicine is removed from its original container and stored in another, it may lead to misuse accidents or deterioration in the quality of the medicine, so it must be stored in the original container. Patients with bronchial asthma or poor respiratory function should consult a doctor before using the inhalation form of this medicine. It is also safer for pregnant or nursing women, the elderly, and children to consult a professional before use. After inhalation, a light sulfur smell may be noticeable, and occasionally nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as blood-stained sputum, chills, fever, drowsiness, and chest tightness may also occur, so caution is advised. When there is an increase in bronchial secretions, if it is difficult to naturally expel sputum, appropriate measures such as mechanical suction or postural changes must be taken. The inhalation form of this medicine is not to be used as an injection or eye drop, and after misting, the mask may stick to the face but can be easily removed with water. Elderly patients may have reduced physical function, so their conditions should be carefully monitored for safe use. The inhaler should be thoroughly cleaned after use, as prolonged exposure to the medication can damage the equipment. Also, do not use this medicine in combination with certain specific antibiotics as it may cause precipitation or discoloration.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• anaphylaxis
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

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

Drug interactions

This medicine should be taken at least 2 hours apart when taken with oral antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin, thiampicillin).

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Capsule with an upper green part and a lower white part filled with whitish powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle