Fluimucil 600mg

The following are the uses and benefits of taking Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil) 600mg Effervescent Tablet:

1. For productive cough. (Mucolytic Agent).
2. Antidote for Acetaminophen or Paracetamol Poisoning.

Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil) 600mg Effervescent Tablet has been associated with the following side effects, which have been reported frequently:

1. Nausea and Vomiting
2. Diarrhea
3. Clamminess, Urticaria, or Rash
4. Fever

If any of the following side effects occur, the patients should seek emergency medical attention.

1. Bronchospasm. Symptoms can include:
   1. Wheezing
   2. tightness in your chest
   3. trouble breathing;
2. Anaphylactic reaction
3. Angioedema

Mucolytic agents: It liquefies the phlegm, allowing it to be coughed up more easily.  Clearing your airways will help you breathe easier in the long run.

Paracetamol Poisoning: It functions as a hepatoprotective agent or liver protector by replenishing hepatic glutathione levels, acting as a glutathione substitute, which is required to inactivate the toxic breakdown products of acetaminophen in the body.

1. Due to the possibility of bronchospasm, patients with bronchial asthma should be closely monitored throughout their treatment. Treatment should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment initiated.
2. Individuals with a history of stomach ulcers, drug-induced nausea, and vomiting may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in those predisposed to it, and mucolytic agents or medications may disrupt the gastric mucosal barrier.
3. Tell patients to stop taking butamirate or dextromethorphan while taking this medication because it reduces the cough reflex and can cause a buildup of bronchial secretions in patients.
4. To avoid severe hypotension and headaches, patients should be warned about taking nitroglycerin and acetylcysteine together.
5. It may have a sulfurous odor (rotten egg smell). Even though this is a typical characteristic of the active substance, the solution will have a citrus odor after being mixed with water.
6. Taking this medication is not recommended for patients with a rare hereditary problem of fructose intolerance because this medication contains sorbitol.

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How does the patient take this medicine?

• 1 effervescent tablet dissolved in 250mL water once a day, preferably in the evening or as prescribed by the physician. 
• It can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

What should I do if I miss acetylcysteine?

• Take the missed dose immediately upon recall. If the next dose schedule starts, skip the missed dose and proceed to the usual dose.
• If you frequently forget to take your doses, setting the alarm will serve as a reminder. Consult or talk to your pharmacist for additional tips on how to remember to take your medication.

When should the patients not use Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil) 600mg Effervescent Tablet?

• Patients under two years old because this agent can cause respiratory obstruction in children due to their airway physiology and ability to expectorate may be limited.
• Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the products.
• Patients with Phenylketonuria and fructose intolerance.
• For patients taking antiepileptic agents such as carbamazepine, the use of acetylcysteine may decrease the therapeutic effect of this medication.

Does acetylcysteine have side effects?
Common side effects of acetylcysteine include:

• Bronchospasm
• Disagreeable odor
• Drowsiness

Is Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil) 600mg Effervescent Tablet safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
In breastfeeding, use caution because this medication's excretion is unknown if distributed in breast milk. Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil) 600mg Effervescent Tablet must be used only if needed.

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