Acetylcysteine injection is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen in adults and pediatric patients who weigh 5 kg or greater with acute ingestion or from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion (RSI).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine. Full label: DailyMed.
Acetylcysteine injection is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen in adults and pediatric patients who weigh 5 kg or greater with acute ingestion or from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion (RSI).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine. Full label: DailyMed.
Pre-Treatment Assessment Following Acute Ingestion: Prior to initiating treatment with Acetylcysteine injection, decide whether the three-bag or two-bag regimen will be used. Obtain a plasma or serum sample to assay for acetaminophen concentration at least 4 hours after ingestion., If the time of acetaminophen ingestion is unknown: o Administer a loading dose of Acetylcysteine injection immediately.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Acetylcysteine injection is contraindicated in patients with a previous hypersensitivity reaction to acetylcysteine. Patients with a previous hypersensitivity reaction to acetylcysteine
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Fatal or life-threatening anaphylaxis, rash, hypotension, wheezing, shortness of breath and/or bronchospasm have been observed. Observe patients during and after the infusion; immediately discontinue infusion if a serious reaction occurs and initiate appropriate treatment. Acetylcysteine injection infusion may be carefully restarted after treatment of hypersensitivity has been initiated and acute symptoms have resolved. Fluid Overload: Total volume administered should be reduced for patients weighing less than 40 kg and for those requiring fluid restriction.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Most common adverse reactions (> 2%) are rash, urticaria/facial flushing and pruritus. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Onesource at 1-888-217-8103 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
133 products from 94 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluimucil 100mg Granules | Acetylcysteine (100mg) | Elder Pharmaceuticals. | |
| Fluimucil 200 mg Granules | Acetylcysteine (200 mg) | Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd. | |
| Fluimucil 200mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (200mg) | Elder Pharmaceuticals. | |
| Fluimucinl 200mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (200mg) | Elder Pharmaceuticals. | |
| Mucinac 20% Injection | Acetylcysteine (20%) | Cipla Ltd. | |
| Mucinac 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Cipla Ltd. | |
| Mucoace 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Mucomelt 5ml Injection | Acetylcysteine (5ml) | Venus | |
| Mucomix 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | |
| Mucotab 600 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Zydus Pharmaceuticals | |
| Mucyst 1gm Injection | Acetylcysteine (1gm) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | |
| Nacfil 600m Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600m) | Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd | |
| NACYRES 600MG Syrup | Acetylcysteine (600MG) | Stancare | |
| Acecyst 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Divine Savior Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet |
| Acestine 600 Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Acetel 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Luziac Life Sciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Acetine 1000mg Injection | Acetylcysteine (1000mg) | Health Biotech Limited | vial of 5 ml Injection |
| Acetynet 600 Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Acytine Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | D D Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets |
| Breathonac Effervescent Tablet Orange Sugar Free | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Enine Remedies Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet |
| Bronac 100mg Injection | Acetylcysteine (100mg) | Healers Pharmaceuticals | vial of 5 ml Injection |
| Bronac 600 Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Healers Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets |
| Bronac Injection | Acetylcysteine (200mg/ml) | Healers Pharmaceuticals | vial of 5 ml Injection |
| Coenac 1000 Solution | Acetylcysteine (1000mg) | Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd | ampoule of 5 ml Injection |
| Coenac 400 Solution | Acetylcysteine (400mg) | Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd | ampoule of 2 ml Injection |
| Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd | strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet |
| Coenac 600mg Effervescent Tablet Orange Sugar Free | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd | strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet |
| DavaIndia Acetylcysteine 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Davaindia Generic Pharmacy | strip of 10 tablets |
| Demucate-EF Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Osiante Biotech | strip of 4 Effervescent Tablet |
| Diltoris 600mg Tablet | Acetylcysteine (600mg) | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store unopened vials at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
Acetylcysteine is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Tuberculosis, Chronic emphysema, Paracetamol poisoning, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Atelectasis.
For Tuberculosis: Rifampicin.
For Pneumonia: Dapsone, Erythromycin, Flucloxacillin, Gentamicin, Roxithromycin.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
