Acetylcysteine 200mg Effervescent Tablets$45.00
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Acetylcysteine 200mg Effervescent Tablets
SKU GME764Product Introduction
Acetylcysteine 200mg is a mucolytic medicine for respiratory conditions with thick, difficult-to-clear sputum. It helps make a productive cough more effective by loosening sticky airway secretions.
How to use
Dissolve the effervescent tablet completely in a glass of water and drink the solution once the fizzing has stopped. Do not swallow it dry. Taking it after food can reduce stomach discomfort, and adequate fluid intake supports mucus clearance.
How it works
Acetylcysteine breaks disulphide bonds in mucus proteins, reducing the thickness and stickiness of respiratory secretions so they can be coughed out more easily.
Side effects
Nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort and an unpleasant taste may occur. Stop and seek urgent help for wheezing, breathing difficulty, facial swelling or a severe skin reaction.
Important information
Asthma, a history of stomach ulcers and difficulty coughing up secretions need particular attention. Cough-suppressing medicines can cause loosened mucus to accumulate. Nitroglycerin may produce a stronger headache or blood-pressure drop when combined with acetylcysteine.
Uses
- Thick sputum associated with productive cough and mucus-producing respiratory disease.
Benefits
Makes retained phlegm easier to clear, helping reduce congestion caused by tenacious airway mucus.
Is Acetylcysteine 200mg an antibiotic?
No. It thins mucus but does not kill bacteria; an infection may require a separate treatment.
Is it useful for a completely dry cough?
Its main role is in thick phlegm. A cough without mucus may have another cause and may not benefit from a mucolytic.
Why can the dissolved tablet smell of sulphur?
Acetylcysteine contains sulphur, which can give the solution a characteristic smell; this alone does not indicate loss of activity.
Can a cough suppressant be taken with it?
Suppressing the cough reflex can prevent the newly loosened secretions from being cleared, particularly in people with weak cough effort.
Does it replace inhaled asthma treatment?
No. It does not provide rapid relief of bronchospasm or replace a controller inhaler.
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