FLUIMUCIL A 600 EFFERVESCENT TABLET 600MG (OTC PACK)

Country: Singapore

Language: English

Source: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)

Active ingredient:

ACETYLCYSTEINE

Available from:

UNITED ITALIAN TRADING CORPORATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED

ATC code:

R05CB01

Pharmaceutical form:

TABLET

Composition:

ACETYLCYSTEINE 600mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

General Sale List

Manufactured by:

ZAMBON SWITZERLAND LTD

Authorization status:

ACTIVE

Authorization date:

2017-10-13

Patient Information leaflet

FLUIMUCIL® A 600 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS 600 MG - PATIENT INFORMATION
LEAFLET
WHAT IS FLUIMUCIL® A 600MG?
FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg contains the active ingredient Acetylcysteine that
belongs to a group of
medicines called mucolytics.
FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg acts by quickly breaking down mucus that obstructs
the airways and causes
coughing. It facilitates the removal of thick mucus to ease congestion
in throat and lungs.
WHAT IS FLUIMUCIL® A 600MG USED FOR?
FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg is used as a mucolytic agent in respiratory
conditions associated with
excessive mucus production.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING FLUIMUCIL® A 600MG
Do not take FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg if you are allergic to Acetylcysteine
or any of the other ingredients
of this medicine. FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg contains aspartame, thus it is
contraindicated in patients
suffering from phenylketonuria.
FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg is not intended for use in children between 2 and
6 years of age.
Other dosage and pharmaceutical form of this medicine are available
and more suitable in this group
of patients.
HOW DO I TAKE FLUIMUCIL® A 600MG?
Adults and children above 6 years
1 effervescent tablet of FLUIMUCIL® A 600 mg once a day
Dissolve the tablet in a glass containing a small quantity of water,
mixing it, if necessary, with a
spoon. A palatable solution is thus obtained to be drunk immediately
It is preferable not to mix other drugs with the FLUIMUCIL® A 600mg
solution.
It is advisable to administer antibiotics 2 hours apart from
Acetylcysteine.
The duration of treatment should be 5 to 10 days. if you do not feel
better or if you feel worse, you
must talk to a doctor
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Mucolytic agents can induce respiratory obstruction in children under
2 years of age. Due to the
physiological characteristics of the airways in this age group, the
ability to expectorate may be
limited. Therefore mucolytic agents should not be used in children
under 2 years of age
Caution should be taken in patients suffering from or with a history
of peptic ulcer.
Patients suffering fro