The drug acetylcysteine ​​dissolves all the components that cause mucus viscosity. Promotes expectoration and suppresses irritating cough. Acetylcysteine ​​also acts as an antioxidant and thus supports the body's protective mechanisms. The drug is used for the treatment of all diseases of the respiratory tract that are accompanied by intensive production of thick, viscous mucus, such as influenza, inflammation of the trachea, acute and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), bronchiectasis (enlargement of the bronchi). ), asthma, bronchiolitis (inflammation of the bronchi), cystic fibrosis (cystic fibrosis, a congenital disorder of mucus liquefaction). The drug is also used for the treatment of laryngitis, acute and chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) and serous and exudative otitis (inflammation of the middle ear) with effusion and in preoperative and postoperative conditions associated with increased production of viscous mucus in the airways. For chronic respiratory diseases and diseases of the throat, nose and ears, the drug can be used only on the recommendation of the doctor.

Mode of use

The medicine is usually taken after meals in a dose of 1/2 effervescent tablet twice a day or 1 whole effervescent tablet once a day. The tablet is allowed to dissolve in a glass that is half filled with water and drunk immediately. In exceptional cases, the prepared solution can stay up to 2 hours, even warm, because it contains the stabilizer ascorbic acid (vitamin C). In patients with cystic fibrosis and body weight over 30 kg, the appropriate daily dose can be increased up to 800 mg. In cystic fibrosis, lower doses should be started and gradually increased. The total daily dose is divided into 3 individual doses.

The medicine is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. An increased intake of liquids is recommended during the administration of the drug. The duration of treatment is individual. There are insufficient data available on the effects of acetylcysteine ​​in humans during pregnancy and lactation, therefore it is considered relatively contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Diabetics use the drug with increased caution. The medicine contains lactose.

Active substances

acetylcysteine

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