Acetylcysteine EG 600 mg is a medicine for liquefying mucus (dissolves mucus formed in respiratory diseases). It is also used to treat chronic bronchitis (COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which is characterized by chronic coughing, mucus formation and gradually increasing shortness of breath.
Instructions for use
Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water or other non-alcoholic beverage. The solution should be used immediately. In small children, the solution can be administered with a spoon or mixed in the feeding bottle.
Dosage
- For respiratory diseases: Adults and children over 7 years of age: 1 effervescent tablet daily.
- For cystic fibrosis: Adults and children over 6 years of age: 1 effervescent tablet per day.
Composition
Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg of acetylcysteine. The other ingredients in this drug are anhydrous citric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, aspartame (E951), and citrus flavor.
Warnings
Use extra caution with Acetylcysteine EG 600 mg if you have asthma, difficulty coughing up mucus in the airways, phenylketonuria (increased concentration of phenylalanine in the blood), heart disease, or hypertension. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the next dose at the recommended time.
Possible side effects
Like any medicine, Acetylcysteine EG can have side effects. Possible side effects include headache, tinnitus, accelerated heart rhythm, profuse mucus secretion from the respiratory tract and nasal passage, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, inflammation of the oral mucosa, urticaria (hives), fever, and lowered blood pressure.
Storage instructions
Store this medicine below 30°C. Keep the tablet container carefully closed to protect against moisture. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine EG 600 mg
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine EG?
Acetylcysteine EG 600 mg is a medicine used for liquefying mucus, mainly in respiratory diseases. It is also used to treat chronic bronchitis.
What are the side effects of these effervescent tablets?
Possible side effects include headache, tinnitus, accelerated heart rhythm, profuse mucus secretion from the respiratory tract and nasal passage, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, inflammation of the oral mucosa, urticaria (hives), fever, and lowered blood pressure.
What is acetylcysteine used for?
Acetylcysteine EG 600 mg is used to liquefy mucus, mainly in respiratory conditions. It is also used to treat chronic bronchitis.
What should not be taken together with acetylcysteine?
Concomitant use of nitroglycerin can cause a significant drop in blood pressure and you may experience headaches in the process. Concomitant use of cough suppressants is best avoided because it reduces the cough reflex and thus would lead to a buildup of mucus.
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