Acetylcysteine
Chemical formula: C₅H₉NO₃S Molecular mass: 163.195 g/mol PubChem compound: 12035
Active ingredient description
Acetylcysteine is N-acetyl derivative of cysteine. Used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| R05CB01 | Acetylcysteine | R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations → R05C Expectorants, excl. combinations with cough suppressants → R05CB Mucolytics |
| S01XA08 | Acetylcysteine | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01X Other ophthalmologicals → S01XA Other ophthalmologicals |
| V03AB23 | Acetylcysteine | V Various → V03 All other therapeutic products → V03A All other therapeutic products → V03AB Antidotes |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACETYLCYSTEINE Powder for oral solution | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| ILUBE Eye drops, solution | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| PARVOLEX Solution for infusion | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Acetylcysteine is an active ingredient of these brands:
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