Acetylcysteine (rINN) (IPA: ), also known as N-acetylcysteine (abbreviated NAC), is a pharmacological agent used mainly as a mucolytic and in the management of paracetamol overdose. For these indications, acetylcysteine is available under the trade names Mucomyst (Bristol-Myers Squibb) and Parvolex (GSK).

Dosage forms

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Acetylcysteine is available in different dosage forms for different indications:

• Solution for inhalation (Mucomyst, Mucosil) – inhaled for mucolytic therapy or ingested for nephroprotective effect
• IV injection (Parvolex) – treatment of paracetamol overdose
• Oral solution – various indications

The IV injection and inhalation preparations are generally prescription only, while oral solution is available over the counter in many countries.

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poisonreview (Leon Gussow) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:27:31 -0000
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Making acetylcysteine eye drops for a patient.
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Making acetylcysteine eye drops for a patient.
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@Lian_O als het kriebelhoest is zou ik die acetylcysteïne nemen. De rest is alleen voor schrale keel
Lex_Boot (Lex Boot) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:08:21 -0000
@Lian_O als het kriebelhoest is zou ik die acetylcysteïne nemen. De rest is alleen voor schrale keel
@Lex_Boot Nee... Alleen Noscapect, tijmsiroop, Strepsils, Hibitane, Trachitol, acetylcysteïne, Vogel keelspray... #apothekersassistente
Lian_O (Lian_O) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:06:15 -0000
@Lex_Boot Nee... Alleen Noscapect, tijmsiroop, Strepsils, Hibitane, Trachitol, acetylcysteïne, Vogel keelspray... #apothekersassistente

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