Šalis: Didžioji Britanija
kalba: anglų
Šaltinis: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Acetylcysteine
Essential-Healthcare Ltd
R05CB01
Acetylcysteine
600mg
Effervescent tablet
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 03070000; GTIN: 0721107354062
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT AceCil 600 mg Effervescent Tablets 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg acetylcysteine. Excipient(s) with known effect: contains sodium (146 mg per tablet) and aspartame (20 mg per tablet, equal to 11 mg phenylalanine). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. Thickness: 4.95 mm; diameter: 18.0 mm. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Effervescent tablet. White, round and smooth effervescent tablets. Thickness: 4.95 mm; diameter: 18.0 mm. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Acetylcysteine is indicated for pulmonary conditions, requiring viscosity reduction of the bronchial secretion to facilitate productive coughing, such as in bronchitis, emphysema, mucoviscidose, and bronchiectasis. AceCil 600 mg Effervescent Tablets is indicated in adults _only_. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology _Adults _ 600 mg (1 effervescent tablet) once daily. _Paediatric population _ Children under 2 years of age AceCil 600 mg Effervescent Tablets is contraindicated for use in children under 2 years of age (see section 4.3). Children 2 years of age and older, and adolescents The safety and efficacy is not established in children aged 2 years and older and adolescents. Other forms and strengths of acetylcysteine are more suitable for these patient groups. Method of administration Administer the required dose by dissolving an effervescent tablet in half a glass of water, to obtain a solution which can be ingested directly. Patients with a muffled cough reflex (elderly and debilitated patients) are advised to take the tablet in the morning. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. The tablets should not be used in children under 2 years of age. The tablets should not be used in children and pregnant women with phenylketonuria. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Bronchospasms may occur with the use of acetylcysteine. If br Perskaitykite visą dokumentą