Gramucil Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Mucolytic therapy in acute & chronic resp diseases associated w/ excessive mucus production eg, acute bronchitis, recurrent chronic & acute bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, mucoviscidosis & bronchiectasis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn <14 yr 1 cap 2-3 times daily. Childn 6-14 yr 1 cap twice daily. Mucoviscidosis Childn <6 yr 1 cap 3 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ some water after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Childn <2 yr.

Special Precautions

Closely monitor patients w/ bronchial asthma. Discontinue if bronchospasm occurs. Patients w/ existing or a history of peptic ulcer. Childn <6 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity, headache, tinnitus, tachycardia, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, abdominal pain, nausea, urticaria, rash, angioedema, itching, pyrexia.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ antitussive, activated charcoal, nitroglycerin. May interfere w/ the measurement of total salicylate levels by colorimetric methods. May interfere w/ the measurement of urine ketone level.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gramucil cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Gramucil

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Gracia Pharmindo

Marketer:

Gracia Pharmindo