Adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid or inspissated mucous secretions in such conditions as:
- chronic bronchopulmonary disease (chronic emphysema, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis and primary amyloidosis of the lung);
- acute bronchopulmonary disease (pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis);
- pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis;
- pulmonary complications associated with surgery;
- post-traumatic chest conditions;
- atelectasis due to mucus obstruction;
- tracheostomy care;
- anaesthesia.
Acetylcysteine may also be used as an adjunct to diagnostic bronchial studies (bronchograms, bronchospirometry and bronchial wedge catheterisation).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intratracheal.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Do not Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid or inspissated mucous secretions in such conditions as:
- chronic bronchopulmonary disease (chronic emphysema, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis and primary amyloidosis of the lung);
- acute bronchopulmonary disease (pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis);
- pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis;
- pulmonary complications associated with surgery;
- post-traumatic chest conditions;
- atelectasis due to mucus obstruction;
- tracheostomy care;
- anaesthesia.
Acetylcysteine may also be used as an adjunct to diagnostic bronchial studies (bronchograms, bronchospirometry and bronchial wedge catheterisation).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intratracheal.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Do not Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid or inspissated mucous secretions in such conditions as:
- chronic bronchopulmonary disease (chronic emphysema, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis and primary amyloidosis of the lung);
- acute bronchopulmonary disease (pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis);
- pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis;
- pulmonary complications associated with surgery;
- post-traumatic chest conditions;
- atelectasis due to mucus obstruction;
- tracheostomy care;
- anaesthesia.
Acetylcysteine may also be used as an adjunct to diagnostic bronchial studies (bronchograms, bronchospirometry and bronchial wedge catheterisation).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intratracheal.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Do not Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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