Acetylcysteine is an expectorant drug that helps soften secretions produced in the lungs, facilitating their removal from the airways, improving breathing and treating coughing more quickly.
It also acts as an antidote to the liver against damage caused by ingesting an excess of acetaminophen, regenerating glutathione reserves, which is a vital substance for normal liver function.
- This drug is sold commercially under the name Fluimucil.
- Flucistein or Cetilplex.
- For example.
- And can be found in tablet.
- Syrup or granules.
- For a price of approximately 8 to 68 reais.
Acetylcysteine is indicated for the treatment of productive cough, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, smoking bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, bronchopneumony, pulmonary abscess, atelectisia, cystic fibrosis or accidental or voluntary acetaminophen poisoning.
Dry coughing Non.La caused by irritation and inflammation of the upper airways due to microorganisms or irritants and the medicines to be used must have an antitussive or soothing action.Acetylcisterine works by softening secretions and does not prevent coughing.
This medicine is intended to treat productive cough, which is characterized by a body defense to eliminate mucus, which, when very thick, can be difficult to eliminate, so with acetylcysin it is possible to soften the secretions thus facilitating its elimination.and end the cough faster.
The dose of acetylcytein depends on the dosage form and age of the person using it:
The recommended dose of paediatric syrup for children from 2 to 4 years is 5 ml, 2 to 3 times daily, and for children over 4 years of age, the recommended dose is 5 ml, 3 to 4 times daily, for approximately 5 to 10 days In case of lung complications of cystic fibrosis, the dose may be increased to 10 ml every 8 hours.
This medicine should not be used in children under 2 years of age, except as a medical recommendation.
The recommended dose is 15 ml, once daily, preferably at night, for about 5 to 10 days.In case of pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis, the dose may be increased to 5 to 10 ml every 8 hours.
The recommended dose is 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg dissolved in a glass of water every 8 hours or 1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg, once daily, preferably at night, for about 5 to 10 days.
The granules should be added to a glass of water until completely dissolved. The recommended dose for children 2 to 4 years is 1 sachet of 100 mg, 2 to 3 times a day, and for children over 4 years, the recommended dose. is 1 sachet of 100 mg, 3 to 4 times a day for about 5 to 10 days. In case of pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis, the dose can be increased to 200 mg every 8 hours.
The recommended dose for adults is 1 about 200 mg of granules, 2 to 3 times a day or 1 envelope of D 600 granules, once daily, preferably at night.In case of pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis, the dose may be increased.200 to 400 mg every 8 hours.
In general, acetylcysteine is well tolerated, however, in some cases, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation may occur.
Acetylcysteine is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula.
In addition, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, in infants and children under 2 years of age, and in cases of peptic ulcers.