Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Acetylcysteine is listed as Respiratory containing Acetylcysteine. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
- Active ingredient
- Acetylcysteine
- Therapeutic class
- Respiratory
- Dosage form
- Sachet
- Strength
- 600mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 600mg مرة يومياً
- Frequency
- حسب الحاجة
- Route
- inhalation
- Frequency: حسب الحاجة.
- Route: inhalation.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: اشطف الفم بالماء بعد كل استخدام
Medical Overview
Acetylcysteine is listed as Respiratory containing Acetylcysteine. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine) lives two lives: a potent sulfur-scented effervescent mucolytic for stubborn phlegm, and the world’s antidote for paracetamol overdose (glutathione replenishment). Dissolve, drink fresh, hydrate well; caution in asthmatics; the fizzy form carries sodium.
Uses / Indications
- Mucolytic agent
- antidote for paracetamol poisoning
- Asthma, allergic rhinitis, cough, or airway narrowing depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- غثيان وقيء خفيفان (رائحته الكبريتية تسهم)
- اضطراب معدة
- وإسهال بالجرعات العالية. لدى الربويين: قد يحرض تشنجاً قصبياً (يبدأ بحذر لديهم). تحسس جلدي نادر.
- Tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, throat irritation, or hoarseness depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- حساسية سابقة له
- قرحة هضمية نشطة (بحذر — قد يهيج)
- والحذر الربوي المذكور. الفوّار يحوي صوديوم — انتباه للحميات المقيدة والفشل القلبي
- وبعض أشكاله أسبارتام (فينيل كيتون يوريا).
- Drug allergy or unsupervised inhaler use in severe breathlessness.
Warnings
- أذب الفوّار بنصف كوب ماء واشربه فور توقف فورانه
- وأكثر من الماء نهاراً. رائحة الكبريت طبيعية. لا يُعطى قرب النوم. وتذكير الحياة المزدوجة: جرعة باراسيتامول زائدة (خطأ طفل أو غيره) = طوارئ فوراً حيث يُعطى هذا الدواء ترياقاً — لا تدبير منزلي. سعال مزمن يستحق تشخيصاً — احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Severe breathlessness, blue lips, or no response to rescue inhaler needs emergency care.
Drug Interactions
- الفحم الفعال يبطله (مهم بسياق الترياق). مع النتروغليسرين: توسع وعائي وصداع متراكبان. كوابح السعال القوية تحبس بلغمه المسال — لا جمع عشوائياً. يُفصل عن بعض المضادات الفموية ساعتين احتياطاً كلاسيكياً.
- May interact with heart medicines, some antidepressants, or QT-prolonging medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Learn correct inhaler technique.
- Rinse the mouth after steroid inhalers.
- Keep a written asthma action plan when relevant.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Acetylcysteine?
Acetylcysteine contains Acetylcysteine and is categorized as Respiratory. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Acetylcysteine?
Catalog dosing information includes: 600mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Acetylcysteine?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Acetylcysteine be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.