Acetylcysteine ​​Helvepharm Brausetable 200 mg 30 pcs

What is Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva and when is it used?

Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva contains the active substance 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 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva 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.Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva 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 (cystic fibrosis) .

What precautions should be taken?

The effect of Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva is enhanced by drinking copious amounts of water. Smoking contributes to the excessive formation of bronchial mucus. You can support the effectiveness of Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva by giving up smoking.

When should Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva not be taken?

Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??or any other ingredient or if you have stomach or intestinal ulcers.Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva should also not be taken together with cough suppressants (antitussives), as these agents suppress the cough and the natural self-cleaning of the airways, whereby the coughing up of the liquefied mucus is impaired and a congestion of the bronchial mucus with the risk of bronchial spasms and Respiratory infections can occur.The effervescent tablets 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.Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva must not be used in young children under 2 years of age.

When should caution be advised when taking / using Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva?

The use of Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva, especially at the beginning of treatment, can lead to a liquefaction of the bronchial secretions and promote expectoration. If the patient is not able to cough up this sufficiently, the doctor can take supportive measures. If you have observed rashes or breathing difficulties while taking a medicine with the same active substance as Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva before, you should inform 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 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva (see above: ?When should Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva not be taken??). Furthermore, you should not take antibiotics at the same time as Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva, but at least 2 hours apart.

Important information about some of the excipients in Acetylcysteine ??ZentivaAcetylcysteine ??Zentiva effervescent tablets contain:

• Aspartame: 5.61 mg resp. 11.2 mg aspartame per effervescent tablet (200 mg or 600 mg). Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare hereditary condition in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot break it down enough.approximately 146 mg sodium (main component of table salt / table salt) equivalent to 372 mg table salt per effervescent tablet. This corresponds to 7.3% of the maximum recommended daily dietary sodium intake for an adult. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need the effervescent tablets or the 200 mg daily effervescent tablets, especially if you are on a low-sodium diet. In such cases, the use of a salt-free acetylcysteine ??preparation is advisable .

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• suffer from other diseases,have allergiesor take other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva be used during pregnancy or 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 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva during breastfeeding if the doctor treating you thinks it is necessary.

How do you use Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva?

Unless otherwise prescribed, the usual dosage for acute illnesses is:Children from 2 to 12 years: ½ effervescent tablet of 100 mg 3 times a day or 200 mg 2 times a day (1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg).Adolescents over 12 years of age and adults: 600 mg daily, divided into one (1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg) or several doses (e.g. 3 times 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg).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):

400?600 mg daily, divided into one or more doses, duration of treatment limited to a maximum of 3?6 months.Cystic fibrosis: as above, but for children from 6 years of age, 1 effervescent tablet of 200 mg 3 times a day or 1 effervescent tablet of 600 mg once a day.Dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of cold or hot water and drink it immediately. Do not dissolve other medicines with Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva in the water at the same time, as this can impair or stop the effectiveness of both Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva and the other medicines.When opening the tube, a slight smell of sulfur is noticeable. 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 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva: 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 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva 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?

Use the medicine only up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.

Storage advice

Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva effervescent tablets should be kept dry, tightly closed in the tube, at room temperature (15?25 ° C) and out of the reach of children. Close the tube immediately after taking the tablet.

More information

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

What does Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva contain?

Active ingredients

1 Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva effervescent tablet 200 mg resp. 600 mg contains the active ingredient acetylcysteine ??200 mg resp. 600 mg.

Auxiliary materials

Aspartame (equivalent to 5.61 mg phenylalanine (200 mg); equivalent to 11.2 mg phenylalanine (600 mg)), flavorings and other excipients

Approval number

52132 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Acetylcysteine ??Zentiva? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.

• Acetylcysteine ??Helvepharm 200 mg 30 effervescent tablets
  Acetylcysteine ??Helvepharm 600 mg 10 effervescent tablets
  

Marketing authorization holder

Helvepharm AG, Frauenfeld.