{"id":4587,"date":"2020-11-26T11:14:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T11:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4587"},"modified":"2021-08-25T06:53:24","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T06:53:24","slug":"acetylcysteine-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bteva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/acetylcysteine-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bteva\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva &#8211; Acetylcysteine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>200 mg&nbsp;effervescent tablet<br>acetylcysteine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva contains the active substance acetylcysteine, which dissolves tough mucus so that it becomes thinner and thus easier to cough up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva is used for prolonged tracheal problems with viscous mucus (&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;bronchitis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bcontained in Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/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 this medicine (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 using Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and\/or have had previous convulsions in your trachea, tell your doctor before using Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva.<\/li><li>if you get skin and mucous membrane reactions, stop using Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva immediately and consult a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/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 breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited experience of use during pregnancy.&nbsp;It is unknown whether Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva contains sodium and aspartame (E 951)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva contains 191 mg&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per&nbsp;effervescent tablet.&nbsp;This corresponds to 10% of the maximum recommended daily intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;for adults.&nbsp;Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you need to take 2&nbsp;effervescent tablets&nbsp;or more&nbsp;effervescent tablets&nbsp;daily for a long period of time, especially if you have been prescribed a low-salt (sodium-poor) diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva also contains 20 mg of aspartame per&nbsp;effervescent tablet.&nbsp;Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine.&nbsp;It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited disease that leads to the accumulation of high levels of phenylalanine in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 1&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;dissolved in a \u00bd-1 glass of water 2-3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no relevant use of Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva if any of the following occur and contact&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>breathing difficulties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect more than 1 user in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Cramps in the trachea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Swelling of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;Postal address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the package tightly.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\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.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;contains 200 mg of acetylcysteine.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, adipic acid, povidone, micronized adipic acid, aspartame (E 951), citrus aroma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva effervescent&nbsp;tablet&nbsp;is white to light yellow, flat with a notch on one side, with citrus flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic tube with 20 effervescent tablets.&nbsp;<br>Pack sizes: 20, 100 (5&#215;20) and 300 (3x5x20) effervescent tablets&nbsp;<br>Not all pack&nbsp;sizes may&nbsp;be marketed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acetylcysteine \u200b\u200bTeva contains the active substance acetylcysteine, which dissolves tough mucus so that it becomes thinner and thus easier to cough up.<\/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":[11949,11952,11954,11958,11957,11953,11951,11956,11950,11955],"class_list":["post-4587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-acetylcysteine","tag-acetylcysteine-tablet","tag-acetylcysteine-teva","tag-acetylcysteine-teva-side-effects","tag-acetylcysteine-teva-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-acetylcysteine","tag-what-acetylcysteine-is-used-for","tag-what-acetylcysteine-teva-is-used-for","tag-what-is-acetylcysteine","tag-what-is-acetylcysteine-teva"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587","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=4587"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13216,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587\/revisions\/13216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}