👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Acetylcysteine

8 known interactions (2 severe)

2 brand names

Indications

Tear deficiency, Impaired or abnormal mucus production
Paracetamol overdose [12-hour SNAP regimen]
Paracetamol overdose [21-hour regimen]
Reduction of sputum viscosity

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

Cautions

With intravenous use Asthma; atopy; may slightly increase INR; may slightly increase prothrombin time With oral use Asthma; history of peptic ulceration...

Side Effects

Uncommon With oral use Diarrhoea (in adults); fever (in adults); gastrointestinal discomfort (in adults); headache (in adults); hypotension (in adults); nausea (in adults); stomatitis (in adults); tin...

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Brand Names

Mucomix(IN)Fluimucil(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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