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ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ EFFERVESCENT TABLETS 600MG

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Drug type: Therapeutic
ATC code: R05CB01
Dosage form: TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
Route of administration: ORAL
Active ingredient: Acetylcysteine; Acetylcysteine

1. What ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ is and what it is used for

ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ is a medicine to liquefy viscous mucus in the airways.

ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ is used

to loosen mucus and to facilitate expectoration in cases of respiratory diseases with viscous mucus.

2. Before you take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ

Do not take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ

  • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to acetylcysteine or to any of the ingredients of ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ.

3. How to take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ

Always take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

If not otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is

The following data apply unless your doctor has prescribed ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ in another regimen. Please keep to the directions for use, otherwise ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ cannot act in the right way.

Acetylcysteine Sandoz Dosage Table 1

Method of use

Take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ after meals.

Please dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of drinking water, and completely drink the contents of the glass.

Duration of use

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4–5 days, you should consult a doctor.

Please speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ is too strong or too weak.

If you take more ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ than you should

In the event of an overdose, irritations in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) may occur.

If an overdose with ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ is suspected, please, nevertheless inform your doctor.

If you forget to take ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ

If you have forgotten one intake of ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ or if you have taken too little, continue taking ACETYLCYSTEINE SANDOZ the next time as described in the dosage directions.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Registrant
NOVARTIS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Approval Date
2014-07-30
Approval Number
SIN14578P
Manufacturer
Hermes Pharma GmbH
Licence Holder
NOVARTIS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD