Alistin EF 600 mg (Effervescent Tablet)

Indications

• Adjuvant treatment for chronic bronchopulmonary diseases
• Adjuvant treatment for acute bronchopulmonary diseases
• Presence of thick and viscous mucoid or mucopurulent secretions

Pharmacology

• Reduces viscosity of secretions
• Mucolytic agent
• Antioxidant properties
• Anti-oxidant action
• Reaction with free radicals
• Precursor to glutathione

Dosage & Administration

• Effervescent tablet dosage for adults and children above 6 years
• Effervescent granules dosage for adults and children above 6 years
• Effervescent granules dosage for children (2-6 years of age)
• Nebuliser solution dosage for adults and children
• Dilution options for nebuliser solution
• Recommended doses for various age groups
• Direct instillation and diagnostic bronchograms administration
• Storage conditions for effervescent tablets, granules, and nebuliser solution

Interaction

• Reduction in antibiotic efficacy for certain antibiotics
• Increase in antibiotic levels in tissues when used with amoxicillin
• Increased 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 as a rare side effect
• Oral administration side effects
• Most frequent side effects
• Possible allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Caution during pregnancy & lactation, consultation with physician or pharmacist

Precautions & Warnings

• Strict control for patients with bronchial asthma
• Caution for patients with peptic ulcer
• Consideration for patients on controlled sodium diet
• Sulphureous odor in the product
• Preferable not to mix with other drugs

Overdose Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Therapeutic Class

• Antidote preparations
• Cough expectorants & mucolytics

Storage Conditions

• Cool and dry place
• Protected from light

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