ACC Long tabs 600mg #20

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Composition

The composition of the ACC Long includes the active ingredient acetylcysteine ​​(600 mg), as well as some additional components: sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, mannitol, sodium carbonate, ascorbic acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharinate dihydrate, flavor.

Form of issue

ACC Long is produced in effervescent tablets. ACC tablets are round, white, with one side of the tablet - risk, on the other - a smooth surface. The tablets have a blackberry flavor.
After the tablet dissolves in water, a solution without color with a blackberry flavor is obtained. Tablets are packed in polypropylene tubes with 6, 10 or 20 pieces.

pharmachologic effect

The agent has a mucolytic effect. Since in the structure of the molecule of acetylcysteine ​​there are sulfhydryl groups, this ensures the disruption of the disulfide bonds of acid mucopolysaccharides of sputum. As a result, the viscosity of mucus is reduced.
ACC Long is also active if the patient has purulent sputum.
Provided that the drug is used for prevention, the severity and frequency of exacerbations in people who are ill with cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis is reduced.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Getting into the body, absorbed quickly. Metabolism occurs in the liver, with the formation of a pharmacologically active metabolite - cysteine, also cystine, diacetylcysteine, mixed disulfides.
With oral intake of bioavailability level - 10% (since there is a pronounced effect of the first passage). The highest level of concentration in the blood is determined after 1-3 hours. With plasma proteins binds to 50%. It is excreted through the kidneys. The half-life is approximately 1 hour, if the liver function is violated, the half-life period is 8 hours. Through the placental barrier penetrates. There is no data on penetration through the BBB.

Indications for use

ACC Long is used in the following cases:
    with respiratory diseases that accompany the formation of viscous sputum, which is difficult to separate (bronchitis acute and chronic, laryngotracheitis, obstructive bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, bronchiolitis, asthma bronchial);
    sinusitis acute and chronic;
    otitis media.

Contraindications

ACC 600 is contraindicated in the following cases:
    during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
    at the age of the patient up to 14 years;
    at high sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Caution means used for ulcer of the stomach and duodenum during the exacerbation, with pulmonary hemorrhage, hemoptysis, varicose veins of the esophagus, bronchial asthma, adrenal diseases, as well as with hepatic and renal insufficiency.

Side effects

Such side effects may appear during treatment:
    nervous system: in rare cases - a noise in the ears, headaches;
    system of digestion: stomatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn;
    heart and blood vessels: tachycardia, lowering of blood pressure;
    allergy: bronchospasm (in isolated cases - mainly in patients with bronchial hyperreactivity), urticaria, rash on the skin, itching;
    other manifestations: bleeding - in isolated cases.

Effervescent tablets ACC Long, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

The drug 600 mg, as a rule, is prescribed to patients after 14 years. Instruction for the use of ACC Long 600 provides that the patient should take 1 tablet of effervescent per day, this dose corresponds to 600 mg of acetylcysteine.
The tablet is dissolved in 1 glass of water, taken immediately after the tablet dissolves. Allowed to take the finished solution for two hours in exceptional cases.
If it is a case of catarrhal diseases, the treatment continues for 5-7 days. If it is necessary to treat other diseases that have a longer course, the duration of therapy is determined by the doctor. People with chronic bronchitis are prescribed longer-term treatment to ensure the prevention of infections.
The drug is taken after a meal.
When treatment with the drug ACC tablets it is recommended to take an additional amount of liquid to provide increased mucolytic effect.

Overdose

In case of an overdose, the following manifestations may occur: abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea. Severe symptoms with an overdose were not observed.
In such cases, symptomatic treatment is performed.

Interaction

In the case of simultaneous administration of acetylcysteine ​​and cough suppressants due to suppression of the cough reflex, the probability of mucus congestion increases. Therefore, you need to combine these medications carefully.
If concurrent treatment with acetylcysteine ​​and Nitroglycerin, vasodilating action of nitroglycerin may be enhanced.
Acetylcysteine ​​does not combine pharmaceutically with a number of antibiotics (cephalosporins, penicillins, Erythromycin, Amphotericin B, Tetracyclin) and with proteolytic enzymes.
Under the influence of acetylcysteine, the level of absorption of cephalosporins, tetracycline, and penicillins decreases. In this regard, the interval between receiving these funds should not be less than 2 hours.
If acetylcysteine ​​is in contact with rubber, metals, sulphides with a characteristic odor are formed.

Terms of sale

ACC Long can be purchased without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Storage temperature should not be more than 30 degrees, store it in a dry, dark place, protect from access of children. After the tablet has been removed, it is necessary to close the tube tightly.
Shelf life - 3 years.

special instructions

It is important to use caution at ACC Long for the treatment of patients with bronchial asthma and obstructive bronchitis. At the same time it is necessary to ensure systematic control of bronchial patency.
If side effects occur during therapy, stop taking and consult a specialist.
It is recommended to dissolve tablets in glassware to avoid contact with rubber, metal, easily oxidizable materials.
Patients with diabetes should take into account that one tablet corresponds to 0.01 XE.

Children

Do not apply ACC Long for the treatment of children and adolescents under 14 years.

In pregnancy and lactation

Since there is no sufficient information on the use of the drug in pregnancy, as well as in the process of breastfeeding, the use of an agent for treating patients during these periods is not practiced.

Reviews about ACC Long

In general, the testimonies indicate that during the use of the drug the symptoms of illnesses significantly facilitated. In particular, the majority of patients write that after several days of use, sputum actively goes away, the general condition improves. On the side effects are written rarely.