scotin100mg
Rx- Generic:
- Acetylcysteine
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 10/unit
Pack: ৳ 10
At a glance
Acetylcysteine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Acetylcysteine is a prescription medicine used for reducing mucous secretion in various lung diseases like bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. It is also used to treat poisoning caused by paracetamol medicine overdose. Acetylcysteine can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses than it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose. The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, nausea, vomiting, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.
Indications
• Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
Mechanism of action
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Asthmatic patients, history of bronchospasm, peptic ulceration. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Unknown whether agent is excreted in milk; use with caution. Renal Dose: Acetylcysteine may decrease the viscosity of secretions by splitting of disulphide bonds in mucoproteins. It also promotes the detoxification of an intermediate paracetamol metabolite which is used in the management of paracetamol overdosage.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acetylcysteine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Acetylcysteine, please consult your doctor.
Side effects
Common: • Fever • Nausea • Vomiting • Rash • Gastrointestinal discomfort
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Acetylcysteine does not usually affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Acetylcysteine for the treatment of various respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production. It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed. Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately. Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Contraindications
Oral As a mucolytic Child: As effervescent granules or tablets: 2-7 yr: 200 mg bid; <2 yr: 200 mg daily. Paracetamol poisoning Child: After gastric lavage or induction of emesis with ipecac syrup, admin loading dose of 140 mg/kg, followed by maintenance doses of 70 mg/kg every 4 hr for a total of 17 doses. 1st maintenance dose to be given 4 hr after the loading dose. Repeat dose if the patient vomits within 1 hr of admin. Continue therapy until paracetamol levels are not detectable and there is no evidence of hepatotoxicity. Inhalation As a mucolytic Child: 3-5 ml of a 20% solution or 6-10 ml of a 10% solution 3-4 times daily by nebulising through a face mask, mouth piece or tracheostomy. May increase to 1-10 ml of a 20% solution or 2-20 ml of a 10% solution every 2-6 hr if needed. Endotracheal As a mucolytic Child: Instill 1-2 ml of a 10-20% solution as often as every hrly.
Drug interactions
Acetylcysteine is contraindicated in those patients who are sensitive to it.
Food interactions
[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Acetylcysteine does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acetylcysteine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acetylcysteine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acetylcysteine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acetylcysteine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acetylcysteine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acetylcysteine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Problem in respiratory catarrh like asthma along with sputum Take halleezy tablet 2 tablet twice, syp spasma 10 ml twice after meal with water I had a csection on the and my wound is fine ,no pain its healed but i am discharging a white mucus from my vagina, is it normal White mucus discharge can be normal if it's not excessive or not associated with any itching or foul smell. In case of doubt please consult a gynae nearby Dust allergy and probleam on respiratory system when mucus lump in throat Mostprobably u are suffering from allergic rhinitis. Do a ct scan of PNS. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination Cough regularly with lots of mucus Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice Which tablet is good for respiratory allergies Tab cetrizine 10 mg once a day for five days Grade one fatty liver with excessive bowel gases seen? Acid peptic disease /colities. Ok tell me the duration of problem I am facing closed nostril and too much mucus in throat . Also su su noise comming due to excessive mucus. Take steam Otriwin nasal drops twice daily Betadine gargles thrice daily ?I wake up several times a night with shortness of breath. This happens almost every hour during the night. What could this be?? This could be a sign of either respiratory disease or a cardiac disease. Get yourself evaluated in a clinic as soon as possible