Viscotin 600
Rx- Generic:
- Acetylcysteine
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Box (10 Tablet)
৳ 20/unit
Pack: ৳ 200
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At a glance
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent that thins thick mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out. It is used in respiratory diseases like bronchitis, asthma, and COPD, and also as an antidote for paracetamol overdose.
Indications
Respiratory diseases (chronic bronchopulmonary diseases such as COPD, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis; acute bronchopulmonary diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, tracheobronchitis, bronchiolitis, pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis, surgery-related pulmonary complications), paracetamol overdose (antidote).
Dosage
Effervescent/Dispersible Tablet (Adults & children >6 years): 600 mg once daily (evening), 5-10 days (acute) or long-term (chronic).
Effervescent Granules:
- Adults & children >6 years: 200 mg 2-3 times/day OR 100 mg 2 sachets 2-3 times/day
- Children 2-6 years: 100 mg 2-4 times/day (age-dependent)
Nebuliser Solution:
- Adults: 5-10 mL of 10% or 20% solution every 6-8 hours
- Infants 1-11 months: 1-2 mL of 20% or 2-4 mL of 10% solution every 6-8 hours
- Children 12 months-11 years: 3-5 mL of 20% or 6-10 mL of 10% solution every 6-8 hours
Paracetamol Overdose (Oral): Loading dose: 140 mg/kg, then maintenance: 70 mg/kg every 4 hours (total 17 doses).
Side effects
Common side effects: Headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, rash, stomatitis, pruritus, urticaria, tachycardia, hypotension, tinnitus.
Serious side effects (rare): Anaphylactic shock, severe skin reactions, dyspnea, bronchospasm (especially in asthma patients).
Precautions & warnings
Bronchial asthma: Strict monitoring required during therapy; discontinue if bronchospasm occurs.
Peptic ulcer: Caution in patients with history.
Sodium-controlled diet: Each dose contains sodium (156.9 mg).
Pregnancy & lactation: Use under medical advice.
Sulfurous odor: Characteristic of the drug, not a sign of deterioration.