{"id":4561,"date":"2020-11-25T12:05:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T12:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2023-02-14T14:26:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T14:26:31","slug":"acetylcysteine-alternova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/acetylcysteine-alternova\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova &#8211; Acetylcysteine Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova 200 mg&nbsp;Acetylcysteine Brustabletter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Is acetylcysteine Alternova, And What Is It Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova dissolves tough mucus so it becomes thinner and thus easier to <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">cough<\/a> up. <strong>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova is used for prolonged tracheal problems with viscous mucus (\u00a0chronic\u00a0bronchitis\u00a0).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bcontained in Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need To Know Before You Take Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bor any of the other ingredients of acetylcysteine Alternova (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have\u00a0asthma\u00a0or have previously had convulsions in the trachea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova and consult a doctor if you get skin and mucous membrane reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking acetylcysteine Alternova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with use during pregnancy is limited.&nbsp;Therefore, consult your doctor before starting treatment if you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bpasses into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, consult your doctor before starting treatment if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova Contains Sodium And Sucrose:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine Alternova contains 195.43 mg\u00a0sodium\u00a0(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per\u00a0effervescent tablet.\u00a0This corresponds to 10% of adults recommended daily sodium intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor or pharmacist if your need for 2 or more\u00a0effervescent tablets\u00a0remains daily for a long period, especially if you have been prescribed a low-salt (sodium-poor) diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Acetylcysteine Alternova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Acetylcysteine Alternova uses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take acetylcysteine Alternova exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a01 tablet 2-3 times a day.<\/li><li>Effervescent tablet\u00a0one dissolves in a \u00bd-1 glass of water.<\/li><li>The symptoms you might experience if you take more\u00a0doses\u00a0of acetylcysteine Alternova include hypotension, rash, cramps in the bronchial muscle, nausea, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">vomiting<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Acetylcysteine Alternova Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, acetylcysteine Alternova can cause\u00a0side effects,\u00a0although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Uncommon acetylcysteine Alternova side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Bronchospasm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Rare acetylcysteine Alternova side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Allergic swelling (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Close the package tightly.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Do not use acetylcysteine Alternova after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is acetylcysteine \u200b\u200b200 mg per&nbsp;effervescent tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous citric acid, anhydrous sodium carbonate, anhydrous sodium sulfate, sweetener (sodium cyclamate, saccharin sodium), povidone, macrogol, simethicone-&nbsp;emulsion&nbsp;(dimension, methylcellulose, sorbic acid, purified water), lemon flavoring (&nbsp;ascorbic acid, citral, lemon oil, maltodextrin, saccharose ).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bAlternova 200 mg\u00a0effervescent tablets\u00a0are white, round, flat with a notch on one side and 18 mm in diameter<\/li><li>Brytsk\u00e5ran is not for dividing\u00a0effervescent tablets\u00a0into equal\u00a0doses.<\/li><li>Plastic pipes (polypropylene) with plastic cork (polyethylene) containing 1.2 g of silica gel as a desiccant.<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 15, 25, 100 (4&#215;25), and 300 (12&#215;25) effervescent\u00a0tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing authorization holder<em>:<\/em>\u00a0Alternova A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodshusvej 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isis Pharmaceuticals Hellas SA &#8211; Koropi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Archimedes street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koropi Attikis, 19 400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acetylcysteine Alternova is prescribed for chronic tracheal difficulties with thick mucus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[11964,11974,11975,11980,11978,11979,11968,11966,11977,11965,11976],"class_list":["post-4561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-acetylcystein","tag-acetylcystein-side-effects","tag-acetylcysteine-alternova","tag-acetylcysteine-alternova-dosage","tag-acetylcysteine-alternova-side-effects","tag-acetylcysteine-alternova-usage","tag-benefits-of-acetylcystein","tag-what-acetylcystein-is-used-for","tag-what-acetylcysteine-alternova-is-used-for","tag-what-is-acetylcystein","tag-what-is-acetylcysteine-alternova"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4561"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48777,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561\/revisions\/48777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}