Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: As a mucolytic Age: Adult |
Dose: Effervescent granules or tablets – 200 mg Frequency: three times daily |
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Indication: Paracetamol poisoning Age: Adult Condition: Loading dose |
Dose: Oral – 140 mg/kg Note: Given after gastric lavage or induction of emesis with ipecac syrup. Repeat dose if the patient vomits within 1 hour of administration. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: As a mucolytic Age: 2-7 yr |
Dose: Effervescent granules or tablets – 200 mg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: As a mucolytic Age: <2 yr |
Dose: Effervescent granules or tablets – 200 mg Frequency: once daily |
Administration
- Take as directed by your healthcare provider
- May be mixed with water or juice
Side Effect
- Flushing
- fever
- stomatitis
- nausea
- vomiting
- rhinorrhoea
- bronchospasm
- anaphylactoid reactions
- rashes
- Rarely
- blurred vision
- bradycardia
- syncope
- thrombocytopenia
- convulsions
- Rarely, respiratory or cardiac arrest
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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All drugs
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Drug stability and safety when mixed with other drugs in nebulizer not established
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Data Sources
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