Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine): Reviews and patient testimonials
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Acetylcysteine 200mg Powder for Oral Solution
Mucolytic adjuvant in the therapy of respiratory disorders associated with thick, viscous, mucus hypersecretion.
Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection
N-acetylcysteine is indicated for the treatment of paracetamol overdose in patients:
a) who have taken a staggered overdose irrespective of plasma paracetamol level. Staggered is defined as an overdose where the paracetamol was ingested over a period of 1 hour or more; or
b) where there is any doubt over the time of the overdose, irrespective of plasma paracetamol level; or
c) who present with a plasma paracetamol level on or above a line joining points of 100mg/L at 4h and 15mg/L at 15h (see below nomogram).
Route of administration: Injectable, Oral
Molecule: acetylcysteine
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