Acetylcysteine Alternova 200 mg Acetylcysteine Brustabletter
1. What Is acetylcysteine Alternova, And What Is It Used For?
Acetylcysteine Alternova dissolves tough mucus so it becomes thinner and thus easier to cough up. Acetylcysteine Alternova is used for prolonged tracheal problems with viscous mucus ( chronic bronchitis ).
Acetylcysteine contained in Acetylcysteine Alternova may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What Do You Need To Know Before You Take Acetylcysteine Alternova?
Do Not Take Acetylcysteine Alternova:
- If you are allergic to acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients of acetylcysteine Alternova (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acetylcysteine Alternova.
- If you have asthma or have previously had convulsions in the trachea.
Stop taking Acetylcysteine Alternova and consult a doctor if you get skin and mucous membrane reactions.
Other Medicines And Acetylcysteine Alternova
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
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.
Experience with use during pregnancy is limited. Therefore, consult your doctor before starting treatment if you are pregnant.
It is unknown whether acetylcysteine passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before starting treatment if you are breastfeeding.
Driving And Using Machines
Acetylcysteine Alternova 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. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or side effects.
Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Acetylcysteine Alternova Contains Sodium And Sucrose:
Acetylcysteine Alternova contains 195.43 mg sodium (the main ingredient in table salt/table salt) per effervescent tablet. This corresponds to 10% of adults recommended daily sodium intake.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist if your need for 2 or more effervescent tablets remains daily for a long period, especially if you have been prescribed a low-salt (sodium-poor) diet.
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Acetylcysteine Alternova.
How To Take Acetylcysteine Alternova?
Acetylcysteine Alternova uses
- Always take acetylcysteine Alternova exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- The recommended dose is 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.
- Effervescent tablet one dissolves in a ½-1 glass of water.
- The symptoms you might experience if you take more doses of acetylcysteine Alternova include hypotension, rash, cramps in the bronchial muscle, nausea, and vomiting.
If You Forget To Take Acetylcysteine Alternova:
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible Acetylcysteine Alternova Side Effects:
Like all medicines, acetylcysteine Alternova can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Acetylcysteine Alternova and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms ( angioedema ):
- Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hives and difficulty breathing
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Uncommon acetylcysteine Alternova side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Abdominal pain
- Bronchospasm
Rare acetylcysteine Alternova side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Skin rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Allergic swelling ( angioedema )
Reporting of side effects
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.
5. How To Store Acetylcysteine Alternova?
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
- Close the package tightly. Moisture sensitive.
- Do not store above 30 ° C.
- Do not use acetylcysteine Alternova after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is acetylcysteine 200 mg per effervescent tablet.
- The other ingredients are sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous citric acid, anhydrous sodium carbonate, anhydrous sodium sulfate, sweetener (sodium cyclamate, saccharin sodium), povidone, macrogol, simethicone- emulsion (dimension, methylcellulose, sorbic acid, purified water), lemon flavoring ( ascorbic acid, citral, lemon oil, maltodextrin, saccharose ).
What It Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack:
- Acetylcysteine Alternova 200 mg effervescent tablets are white, round, flat with a notch on one side and 18 mm in diameter
- Brytskåran is not for dividing effervescent tablets into equal doses.
- Plastic pipes (polypropylene) with plastic cork (polyethylene) containing 1.2 g of silica gel as a desiccant.
- Pack sizes: 15, 25, 100 (4×25), and 300 (12×25) effervescent tablets.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer:
Marketing authorization holder: Alternova A / S
Lodshusvej 11
4230 Skælskør
Denmark
Manufacturer:
Isis Pharmaceuticals Hellas SA – Koropi
Archimedes street
Koropi Attikis, 19 400
Greece