Indication

Chronic bronchitis

In chronic bronchitis (with maintenance of a minimum pulmonary function of ± 50% of the normal value), long-term treatment with acetylcysteine ​​is indicated to decrease the risk and severity of exacerbations.

Cystic fibrosis

In case of cystic fibrosis, oral therapy may complement aerosol therapy due to its greater flexibility

Acute respiratory tract disorders.

Offered as symptomatic treatment intended to thin mucous and mucopurulent secretions in upper and lower respiratory tract disorders

Use
Acute respiratory tract disorders

Adults and children> 7 years: 400 to 600 mg per day in 1 to 3 divided doses
Children 2 to 7 years old: 400 mg (120 to 600 mg) per day in 2 or 3 divided doses
Under 2 years: 200 mg (70 to 360 mg) per day in 2 or 3 divided doses

Chronic bronchitis

Adults and children> 7 years: 600 mg per day, in 1 to 3 divided doses
Children 2 to 7 years old: 400 mg (120 to 600 mg) per day in 2 or 3 divided doses

Cystic fibrosis

Adults and children> 6 years: 600 mg per day
Children 2 to 6 years old: 120 to 600 mg per day
From 0 to 2 years: 70 to 360 mg per day

Swallow the tablet with half a glass of water
The tablet cannot be chewed