Viscotin 100 mg/sachet (Effervescent Granules)
100 mg sachet: ৳ 10.00 (20's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Acetylcysteine |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjuvant treatment for chronic bronchopulmonary diseases
- Adjuvant treatment for acute bronchopulmonary diseases
- Treatment for thick and viscous mucoid or mucopurulent secretions
Pharmacology
- Mucolytic agent
- Reduces viscosity of secretions
- Antisecretory effect
- Antioxidant properties
- Reacts with free radicals
- Precursor to glutathione
Dosage & Administration
- Effervescent tablet for adults and children above 6 years
- Effervescent granules for adults and children above 6 years
- Nebuliser solution for adults and children
- Diagnostic bronchograms for nebulization
- Nebulisation tent or croupette administration
- Direct instillation administration
Interaction
- Reduces efficacy of certain antibiotics
- Increases level of amoxicillin
- Increases inhibitory effect of thrombocyte aggregation and vasodilation by nitroglycerine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Acetylcysteine
- Contraindicated in patients suffering from phenylketonuria
Side Effects
- Severe immune reactions
- Shortness of breath
- Upset stomach
- Bronchospasm
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Stomatitis
- Pruritus
- Urticaria
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Diarrhoea
- Noises in the ears
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consulting physician or pharmacist before use
Precautions & Warnings
- Strict control in patients with bronchial asthma
- Suspension of treatment if bronchospasm occurs
- Caution in patients with or history of peptic ulcer
- Consideration for patients on controlled sodium diet
- Presence of sulphureous odor does not indicate alteration of the product
- Avoid mixing other drugs with the solution
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Therapeutic Class
- Antidote preparations
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light