Mucocystein Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Resp infection characterized by thick & viscous hypersecretions eg, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis & its exacerbation, pulmonary emphysema, mucoviscidosis & bronchiectasis. Prevention or lessening of hepatic injury which may occur following ingestion of potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen.

Click to view Mucocystein detailed prescribing information

Dosage/Direction for Use

600 mg daily as single dose or in 3 divided doses. Antidote for acetaminophen overdose 140 mg/kg loading dose orally, followed by 70 mg/kg orally for every 4 hr for 17 additional doses.

Click to view Mucocystein detailed prescribing information

Overdosage

View Mucocystein overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Dissolve 1 tab in ½ glass of water.

Special Precautions

Asthmatic patients. History of PUD, predisposed condition GI hemorrhage.

Click to view Mucocystein detailed prescribing information

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Click to view Mucocystein detailed prescribing information

Adverse Reactions

Bronchospasm, angioedema, rash, pruritus, edema, urticaria, hypotension, HTN; flushing, nausea, vomiting, fever, syncope, sweating, arthralgia, blurred vision, disturbances of liver function, acidosis, convulsions, cardiac resp arrest; haemoptysis, rhinorrhoea, stomatitis.

Click to view Mucocystein detailed prescribing information

Storage

View Mucocystein storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.

Description

View Mucocystein description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

View Mucocystein mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

MIMS Class

Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents / 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

Mucocystein effervescent tab 600 mg

Packing/Price

10's (P280/box)

Mucocystein

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

SRS Pharma

Distributor:

SRS Pharma

Marketer:

Littman