Acetylcysteine 600 mg Effervescent Tablet (Tube)

Acetylcysteine 600 mg Effervescent Tablet: Acetylcysteine is a category of medications referred to as ‘mucolytic agents’ (cough/sputum thinner), which is mainly employed to treat respiratory conditions caused by excessive mucus.

Acetylcysteine consists of Acetylcysteine, which functions by loosening and thinning phlegm (mucus) in the nasal passage, windpipe, and lungs. Thus, facilitates easy expulsion of phlegm.

Certain individuals can become nauseous, vomit, have stomach discomfort, or fever. The majority of these Acetylcysteine side effects are not medically warranted and will subside with time. Nevertheless, if the side effects do not go away or become worse, kindly talk to your physician.

Medical Benefits:

• Acetylcysteine breaks down and thins out thick, sticky lung mucus, windpipe mucus, and nasal passages mucus, allowing for easier coughing out.
• By facilitating mucus removal, Acetylcysteine alleviates chest stuffiness and enhances ease of breathing.
• It is effective in the treatment of both short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) respiratory ailments that involve excess mucus production.
• Acetylcysteine alleviates emphysema symptoms, including shortness of breath, by lessening mucus blockage in air passages.
• It is applied in bronchitis (inflamed bronchial tubes), where it alleviates cough and airway obstruction brought about by excessive mucus.
• Helps in treating bronchiectasis, a chronic respiratory disease characterized by abnormally widened airways and resulting mucus accumulation.
• Helps in cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease in which thick mucus clogs the lungs and other organs.

Uses:

• Mucolytic Agent: Acetylcysteine helps to break down and thin airway mucus, making coughing and clearance easier. It is particularly helpful in diseases such as chronic bronchitis.
• Respiratory Disorders: When the production of mucus is the problem, for example, in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it is often used to alleviate the symptoms of respiratory tract infections.
• Relieving Cough: Acetylcysteine relieves chronic cough provoked by an excess of mucus by lowering the viscosity of mucus.
• Sinusitis Treatment: Sinusitis may be treated with Acetylcysteine by decreasing the volume of mucus in the sinuses, which eases pressure and improves sinus outflow.

Instructions to Use:

• Read all instructions in a correct manner before taking this medicine.
• Use this medicine under the supervision of your healthcare expert.
• Swallow the entire tablet with water.
• Avoid chewing or breaking this medicine.
• Use this medicine in the proper dose as directed by your doctor.

Storage:

Keep these drugs in a dry and cool place. Don’t keep this medicine within the reach of children and pets. Don’t expose this medicine to sunlight.

Dosage:

Take this medicine in the right dose and at the same time every day as your doctor recommends. Don’t take an excess dose of this medicine; otherwise, it will be harmful to your body.

Side Effect:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Fever

Precautions:

• You have been prescribed Acetylcysteine for the relief of many respiratory diseases with excessive mucus production.
• It has an odorous smell. It is normal and does not mean that the medicine has altered.
• Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the liquid solution at once.
• Drink adequate fluids to loosen the congestion and moisturize your throat during the period of this drug intake.