Liquefaction of secretions in bronchitis, emphysema, tracheobronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis

Active Ingredient: Acetylcysteine

Indication for Acetylcysteine

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

Acetylcysteine is indicated for liquefying mucous secretions in the respiratory tract in cases of acute and chronic bronchopulmonary disease (bronchitis, emphysema, tracheobronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis). Mucolytic adjuvant in the therapy of respiratory disorders associated with thick, viscous, mucus hypersecretion.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

200 mg 2 or 3 times a day

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

300 - 400 mg

Dosage regimen

From 150 To 200 mg 2 time(s) per day every day for 10 day(s)

Detailed description

Children 2-6 years: 100 mg 2-3 times a day.

Children over 6 years: 200 mg 2 times a day for 5-10 days, usually.

Active ingredient

Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine is N-acetyl derivative of cysteine. Used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions.

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