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Side effect(s) of Acetylcysteine

Read the side effects of Acetylcysteine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Mouth ulcer, nausea, vomiting, fever, runny nose, drowsiness, clamminess, chest tightness, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) and breathing problem.

Other Precautions : *Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Acetylcysteine

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.
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Trade Names for Acetylcysteine

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ACC, Acemuc, Acemuk, Acetyst, Acetadote, Asist, Bronkyl, Brunac eyedrops, Fluimucil, Fluimukan, Flumil, Flutafin, Lysox, Mucinac, Mucohelp, Mucolysin, Mucomelt-A, MUCOMIX, Mucomyst, NAC AL, Nytex, Par Read more..

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