Fluimucil

Fluimucil

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Zambon
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
N-acetylcysteine
Indications/Uses
Acute & chronic bronchial & pulmonary disease associated w/ thick mucous secretions eg, acute/chronic bronchitis & acute exacerbation, pulmonary emphysema, mucoviscidosis, bronchiectasis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cap Adult & childn >14 yr 1 cap 2-3 times daily; 6-14 yr 1 cap 2 times daily. Mucoviscidosis Childn 6 yr 1 cap 3 times daily. Effervescent tab 1 tab dissolved in 150 mL water daily. Granules for oral soln Adult 200 mg dissolved in 50-75 mL water 2-3 times daily or 1 sachet of 600 mg daily. Resp tract infection Childn 10-20 mg/kg daily. Dry syr Adult 10 mL 2-3 times daily. Childn 5 mL 2-4 times daily; >4 yr 300 mg daily; 2-4 yr 200 mg daily; <2 yr 100 mg daily. Soln for inhalation Nebulize 1 amp 1-2 times daily. Ped granules for oral soln Childn 100 mg dissolved in 50-75 mL water 2-4 times daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Granules for oral soln: Dissolve granules in 50-75 mL water. Efferverscent tab: Dissolve tab in 150 mL water.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ diabetes or under low-calorie diet.
Special Precautions
Closely monitor patients w/ bronchial asthma. Discontinue if bronchospasm occurs. Increased vol & fluidity of bronchial secretion mainly at start of treatment. Cap: Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 yr & infants. Effervescent tab/Granules for oral soln: History of gastritis. Ped sachet/Granules for oral soln: Diabetic patients.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting; urticaria; bronchospasm.
Drug Interactions
Cap/Granules for oral soln/Dry syr/Soln for inhalation: Antitussive, tetracycline, nitroglycerine.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05CB01 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fluimucil cap 200 mg
Packing/Price
60's (Rp364,000/pak)
Form
Fluimucil dry syr 100 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
75 mL x 1's (Rp60,000/botol)
Form
Fluimucil effervescent tab 600 mg
Packing/Price
10's (Rp146,000/pak)
Form
Fluimucil granules for oral soln 200 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's (Rp189,000/boks)
Form
Fluimucil granules for oral soln 600 mg
Packing/Price
20 × 1's (Rp278,000/boks)
Form
Fluimucil Ped granules for oral soln 100 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's (Rp132,000/boks)
Form
Fluimucil soln for inhalation 300 mg/3 mL
Packing/Price
5 × 1's (Rp273,000/boks)
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