Information about Acetylcysteine
Generic Name : AcetylcysteineUp-to-date prescription details regarding Acetylcysteine are provided here.
Pronunciation : a-SEET-il-SIS-teen
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Acetylcysteine, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y55.4 Therapeutic Classification : Expectorant and Cough Products
Trade Names/Brand Names of Acetylcysteine
India :
Mucare (200mg) |
Mucosys (400mg/2mL) |
Nacel (1000mg) |
Fluimucil 100mg Sach |
Cilol (2000mg) |
Mucotyle (1000mg) |
Mucinac (20% W/V) |
Mucotyle (2000mg) |
Flumucil (100mg) |
Gluton (600mg)
International :
ACC, Acemuc, Acemuk, Acetyst, Acetadote, Asist, Bronkyl, Brunac eyedrops, Fluimucil, Fluimukan, Flumil, Flutafin, Lysox, Mucinac, Mucohelp, Mucolysin, Mucomelt-A, MUCOMIX, Mucomyst, NAC AL, Nytex, Parvolex, PharmaNAC, Rheunac, Siran, Solmucaïne, Trebon N, Vlenolys.
Why is Acetylcysteine Prescribed? (Indications)
Acetylcysteine reduces the mucus plugging by breaking down the thick mucus in the airways and facilitates breathing in conditions like chronic bronchopulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis, a disorder that affects lungs.It is also used to treat paracetamol overdose.
When should Acetylcysteine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Acetylcysteine?
The recommended dose for most patients is 3 to 5 mL of the 20% solution or 6 to 10 mL of the 10% solution three to four times a day.How should Acetylcysteine be taken?
It comes as a sterile unpreserved solution (not for injection) in vials containing a 10% (100 mg/mL) or 20% (200 mg/mL) solution of acetylcysteine.What are the warnings and precautions for Acetylcysteine?
•Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.• Do not mix acetylcysteine with other inhaled medications unless directed by the doctor.