ACC Sandoz Brausetable 600 mg with blackberry flavor 10 pcs

What is ACC Sandoz and when is it used?

ACC Sandoz granules and effervescent tablets contain the active ingredient acetylcysteine. This active ingredient liquefies and loosens the tough, stuck mucus in the airways and promotes expectoration.The secretion present on the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract plays an important role in the defense against inhaled pollutants such as bacteria, dust and chemical impurities. These irritants are held in the secretion, where they are rendered harmless and excreted with the sputum.With infections caused by bacteria and viruses (colds, flu, bronchitis) and with chronic irritations caused by harmful substances, the production of mucus increases. The thickening of the mucus can cause the airways to become blocked, causing breathing difficulties and sputum problems.The expectorant effect of ACC Sandoz liquefies the tough mucus and makes it easier to cough up. This reduces the risk of infection. When the airways are free, the cough subsides and breathing becomes easier.ACC Sandoz is suitable for the treatment of all respiratory diseases that lead to excessive mucus production, such as colds or flu with cough and catarrh as well as acute and chronic bronchitis, sinus infections, sore throat, bronchial asthma and (as an additional treatment) cystic fibrosis. .

What precautions should be taken?

Drinking abundantly promotes the effectiveness of ACC Sandoz. Smoking contributes to the excessive formation of bronchial mucus. By giving up smoking, you can help ACC Sandoz to work.

When should ACC Sandoz not be used?

ACC Sandoz must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??or any other ingredient and if you have stomach or intestinal ulcers.Furthermore, the granules must not be taken in the presence of a rare congenital disease of the sugar metabolism (so-called fructose intolerance). In this case, you should switch to the effervescent tablets. ACC Sandoz should also not be taken together with cough suppressants (antitussives), as these agents suppress the cough and the natural self-cleaning of the airways, which impairs the coughing up of the liquefied mucus and leads to a congestion of the bronchial mucus with the risk of bronchial spasms and Respiratory infections can occur.The effervescent tablets and the sachets of granules of 600 mg must not be used in children under 12 years of age (in children with the metabolic disease cystic fibrosis under 6 years of age) because of their high content of active ingredient.Your doctor will know what to do in such cases.ACC Sandoz must not be used in young children under 2 years of age.

In what circumstances should you take caution while taking ACC Sandoz?

The use of ACC Sandoz, especially at the beginning of treatment, can lead to a liquefaction of the bronchial secretions and promote expectoration. If the patient is unable to cough up this sufficiently, the doctor can take supportive measures. If you have seen rashes or breathing difficulties while taking a medicine with the same active substance as ACC Sandoz, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist before you start taking it of the preparation.Using certain other medicines at the same time can affect each other's effects. The effectiveness of certain agents against circulatory disorders of the coronary arteries (eg nitroglycerin for angina pectoris) can be increased.Simultaneous administration of acetylcysteine ??and carbamazepine can lead to a decrease in the concentration of carbamazepine.The simultaneous administration of cough suppressants (antitussives) can impair the effectiveness of ACC Sandoz (see above: ?When should ACC Sandoz not be taken??). Furthermore, you should not take antibiotics at the same time as ACC Sandoz, but at least 2 hours apart.If you suffer from high blood pressure, the ACC Sandoz effervescent tablets are not suitable for you, as they contain approximately 139 mg of sodium per effervescent tablet. The salt released after ingestion can increase your blood pressure even further and reduce the effectiveness of medicines for high blood pressure.Please only take ACC Sandoz granules after consulting your doctor if you know that you are intolerant to sugar.Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including ones you have bought yourself!) or apply them externally!

Can ACC Sandoz be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as intended. Systematic scientific research was never carried out. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid medication if possible during pregnancy or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.No information is available on the excretion of acetylcysteine ??in breast milk. You should therefore only use ACC Sandoz during breast-feeding if your doctor or doctor considers it necessary.

How do you use ACC Sandoz?

Unless otherwise prescribed, the usual dosage for acute illnesses is:Children from 2 to 12 years: ½ effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 200 mg 3 times a dayAdolescents over 12 years of age and adults: 600 mg daily, divided into one or more doses, ie 1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 200 mg 3 times a day or 1 sachet ACC Sandoz 600 mg once a day or 1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 600 mg once a day.If the excessive mucus formation and the associated cough do not subside after 2 weeks of treatment, you should consult a doctor so that he can clarify the cause more precisely and rule out a possible malignant disease of the respiratory tract.

Long-term treatment for chronic diseases (only on medical prescription):

Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: 400?600 mg daily, divided into one or more doses, duration of treatment limited to a maximum of 3?6 months.Cystic fibrosis (only with a doctor's prescription): as above, but for children from 6 years of age, 1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 200 mg 3 times a day or 1 sachet ACC Sandoz 600 mg once a day or 1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 600 mg once a day.Dissolve the effervescent tablet or granules in a glass of cold or hot water and drink it immediately. Do not dissolve other medicines in the water at the same time as ACC Sandoz, as this can affect or stop the effectiveness of both ACC Sandoz and the other medicines.When the bags or foils are torn open, a slight smell of sulfur is perceptible. This is typical for the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??and does not affect its effect.Adhere to the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can ACC Sandoz have?

The following side effects can occur when taking ACC Sandoz: gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain or inflammation of the oral mucosa, as well as hypersensitivity reactions, hives, headache and fever.Furthermore, an accelerated pulse, low blood pressure and ringing in the ears, heartburn, as well as bleeding and water retention on the face can occur.Allergic symptoms of a general nature (such as skin rashes or itching) can also occur. If the hypersensitivity reactions cause breathing difficulties and bronchial cramps, which can happen in rare cases, you must stop treatment with ACC Sandoz immediately and consult a doctor.The breath may temporarily get an unpleasant odor.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.

Storage advice

Store in the original packaging at room temperature (15?25 ° C), protected from light and moisture and out of the reach of children.

More information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What's in ACC Sandoz?

Active ingredients

1 sachet of ACC Sandoz 600, granules contains: 600 mg acetylcysteine.1 ACC Sandoz 200 effervescent tablet contains: 200 mg acetylcysteine.1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 600, contains: 600 mg acetylcysteine.

Auxiliary materials

1 sachet of ACC Sandoz 600, granules contains: Flavorings: sodium saccharin and other flavors; E320 as a preservative and other auxiliaries.1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 200, contains: Flavorings: Saccharin sodium, vanillin and other flavors as well as other auxiliary substances.1 effervescent tablet ACC Sandoz 600, contains: Flavorings: Sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, vanillin and other flavors as well as other auxiliary substances.

Approval number

53985, 55622 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get ACC Sandoz? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription:

Effervescent tablets:

• ACC Sandoz 200 mg effervescent tablets: Box of 20 effervescent tablets.ACC Sandoz 600 mg effervescent tablets: Box of 10 effervescent tablets.

Granules:

• ACC Sandoz 600 mg granules: box of 10 sachets

Marketing authorization holder

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG, Risch; Domicile: Rotkreuz??