Acetylcysteine - Teva 600mg 10 tablets — Made in Germany — Free Delivery

Product description 

Acetylcysteine-Teva is a mucolytic agent for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, accompanied by increased sputum formation.

Compound

active ingredient: acetylcysteine;

1 effervescent tablet contains: acetylcysteine ​​600 mg;

other ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, adipic acid, povidone 25, micronized adipic acid, aspartame (E 951), spray-dried lemon flavor, 213°841 (aromatic, maltodextrin, 4 triacetate (triacetin) (E 1518) , alpha-tocopherol (E 307)).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine ​​or any of the excipients.

Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute stage, hemoptysis, pulmonary bleeding.

Due to the high content of the active substance, the preparation should not be used in children under 14 years of age.

Mode of application

The effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of drinking water and drink the contents of the entire glass. The preparation must be taken without delay immediately after preparing the solution.

Adults and children over 14 years old - 1 effervescent tablet 1 time per day (equivalent to 600 mg of acetylcysteine ​​per day).

The doctor determines the duration of the course of treatment individually, depending on the nature of the disease (acute or chronic). The preparation should not be used for more than 4-5 days without consulting a doctor.

Application features

Patients with bronchial asthma should be under strict control during the treatment period due to the possible development of bronchospasm. If bronchospasm occurs, treatment with acetylcysteine ​​should be discontinued immediately.

It is recommended to take the preparation with caution in patients with a history of gastric and duodenal ulcers, especially when taking other preparations that irritate the gastric mucosa.

In patients with liver or kidney disease, acetylcysteine ​​should be administered with caution to avoid the accumulation of nitrogen-containing substances in the body.

Acetylcysteine ​​affects the metabolism of histamine, so caution should be exercised when used in patients with histamine intolerance. Long-term therapy should not be prescribed to such patients, as this may lead to symptoms of intolerance (headache, vasomotor rhinitis, pruritus).

Use during pregnancy or lactation

The preparation should be used during pregnancy or lactation only after a thorough assessment of the benefit / risk ratio.

Children

Apply to children from 14 years of age.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or operating other mechanisms

There is no evidence that acetylcysteine ​​affects the ability to drive a car and other mechanisms.

Overdose

There are no data on cases of overdose with oral administration of acetylcysteine.

Adverse reactions

From the immune system: rarely - hypersensitivity; very rarely - anaphylactic shock, anaphylactic / anaphylactoid reactions.

On the part of the blood and lymphatic system: the frequency is unknown - anemia.

From the nervous system: infrequently - headache.

On the part of the hearing organs and the labyrinth: rarely - ringing in the ears.

From the side of the heart: infrequently - tachycardia.

On the part of the vessels: very rarely - hemorrhages.

From the respiratory system: rarely - bronchospasm, dyspnea; frequency unknown - rhinorrhea.

From the gastrointestinal tract: rarely - vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, abdominal pain, nausea; rarely - dyspepsia; frequency unknown - bad breath.

On the part of the skin and subcutaneous tissues: infrequently - urticaria, rash, Quincke's edema, itching; frequency unknown - eczema.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Interaction studies have only been conducted in adults.

The use of antitussives together with acetylcysteine ​​can increase sputum stagnation due to inhibition of the cough reflex, so the indications for such combined treatment should be set with particular care.

Activated charcoal reduces the effectiveness of acetylcysteine.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C in a tightly closed tube to protect from moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life - 2 years. Shelf life after the first opening of the tube is 12 months.