ACC Long 600 Mg, Relieves Cough - 10 Tablets

Product Name

• ACC Long 600 Mg, Relieves Cough, For Respiratory Disorder - 10 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Acetylcysteine 600 Mg Effervescent Tablets

Category Of ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Cough Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Acetylcysteine

• Acetylcysteine (N-acetyl cysteine) is used as a mucolytic and to treat paracetamol overdose.
• Acetylcysteine splits disulfide bonds in mucoproteins and thus lowers mucus viscosity, resulting in a larger volume of sputum thereby facilitating its clearance.

Therapeutic Indications Of ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Acetylcysteine is used in the treatment of airway diseases such as bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the airways), emphysema, mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis), and bronchiectasis (chronic widening of an airway passage).
• Acetylcysteine 600 mg effervescent tablets are indicated only for adults.

Method Of Administration Of ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.
• Always use this medicine exactly as prescribed.
• The recommended dose: 1 effervescent tablet once daily.
• Patients who have difficulty coughing up phlegm (elderly and weakened patients) are advised to take the effervescent tablet in the mornings.
• Do not use this medicine for longer than 14 days without consulting a doctor.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Shortness of breath due to muscle cramping of the airways (bronchospasms).
2. Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or breathlessness (dyspnoea).
3. Impaired digestion with symptoms of fullness in the upper abdomen, gastric pain, belching, nausea, and heartburn (dyspepsia).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Cough Severity

• Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to thin mucus.
• Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour it into a bowl, face the bowl (stay at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent, and inhale.
• Use a humidifier, for example, Vicks Air Humidifier, to loosen mucus
• Have a little honey before bed. Studies show that sweet stuff can help ease a cough. Don’t give honey to children under 12 months. Manuka Honey is a powerful weapon in fighting coughs and sore throats
• Avoid inhaled irritants such as dust, perfumes, or pollutants. Wear face mask to reduce the exposure to the allergen
• Sometimes smoke irritates your airways and causes inflammation that turns into bronchitis. Stopping smoking will help you to get rid of your cough.
• Lozenges like Strepsils soothes an irritated throat

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

1. If you suffer from bronchial asthma
2. If you have or have had a peptic ulcer
3. If you suffer from Hepatic disease
4. If you suffer from Hepatic disease
5. If you suffer from Renal impairment
6. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of ACC Long 600 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Acetylcysteine

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Acetylcysteine
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Acetylcysteine
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Acetylcysteine