Uses of N-Acetylcysteine

N-Acetylcysteine is used in the management of acute airway diseases such as bronchitis (inflammation of mucous membrane in airways), emphysema, mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis), and/or bronchiectasis (chronic widening of airway passage).

Therapeutic Category

N-Acetylcysteine: Mucolytics

How N-Acetylcysteine works

N-Acetylcysteine works by enhancing airway secretions and mucociliary function which causes the mucus (phlegm) to become less sticky resulting in its easy removal through cough thus treating airway diseases in affected individuals.

Common side effects of N-Acetylcysteine

• nausea
• vomiting

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdosage
• if you experience signs of shock such as severe drop in blood pressure, paleness, restlessness, weak pulse, clammy skin, and/or decreased consciousness
• if you experience signs of angioedema (sudden fluid accumulation in the skin and mucous membrane) such as swelling of the lips, throat or tongue, difficulty while breathing, itching, and/or skin rash

Health Tips for N-Acetylcysteine

• Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding women before taking N-Acetylcysteine
• N-Acetylcysteine is not recommended for patients with lung diseases such as bronchial asthma
• Take N-Acetylcysteine exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow the specified dosage and regimen. Do not change the dosage or discontinue the medicine without first consulting your doctor