L-Acys Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Mucolytic, acute & chronic therapy in bronchial & pulmonary diseases w/ thick mucus 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.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Monitor water/fluid intake. Patients w/ asthma. Not for long-term therapy. Co-administration w/ cough relievers (antitussives) may cause cessation of secretions. Concomitant use w/ tetracycline HCl & nitroglycerin. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, HTN, tachycardia, dizziness, fever.

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Drug Interactions

Additive effects in the impairment of cognitive & gross motor function w/ oxycodone. May potentiate the effects of ethanol & lorazepam.

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

L-Acys cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

L-Acys

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Lapi