Nicyl Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Mucolytic, acute & chronic therapy in bronchial & pulmonary diseases w/ thick mucus eg, acute bronchitis, recurrent chronic & acute bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, mucoviscidosis, bronchiectasis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥14 yr 1 cap 2-3 times daily. Childn 6-14 yr 1 cap twice daily. Mucoviscidosis Childn ≥6 yr 1 cap 3 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals w/ water.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Consume w/ adequate water/fluid intake. Patients w/ asthma. Discontinue if w/ signs of bronchospasm. Not for long-term therapy. Co-administration w/ cough relievers (antitussives) may cause cessation of secretions. Give a min 2-hr interval if used concomitantly w/ tetracycline. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Urticaria, itching, cutaneous eruption, bronchospasm, tachycardia, hypotension.

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Drug Interactions

Tetracycline HCl, nitroglycerine.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nicyl cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

6 × 10's (Rp171,600/boks)

Nicyl

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Tropica Mas Pharma

Marketer:

Tropica Mas Pharma