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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO)
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Acetylcysteine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
Acetylcysteine glucose or sodium chloride solution and given Injection as an intravenous infusion (a drip into a vein)
Contents of the pack and other information
Adults: Acetylcysteine Injection is given in three 1. What Acetylcysteine Injection is stages. During each stage a different dose of and what it is used for Acetylcysteine will be given. You will be given a total dose of 300mg of Acetylcysteine per kg Acetylcysteine Injection is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (where you of your body weight, over a period of 21 hours. Some patients may require longer treatment may have taken too much paracetamol). with acetylcysteine. The doctor will calculate You will be given Acetylcysteine Injection if how much to give you in each stage. you have taken a potentially harmful amount Children: of paracetamol. Acetylcysteine protects the liver from damage Children should be given Acetylcysteine Injection in three stages, like adults. by the high levels of paracetamol. It is very However, the amount of fluid used to dilute effective when given during the first 8 Acetylcysteine Injection will be calculated to hours following paracetamol overdose. The take into consideration the age and weight of effectiveness is reduced as the time interval increases, but it can still help when given up to the child, as too much fluid can be harmful. Blood tests may be carried out before, during 24 hours after the overdose. and after treatment with this medicine. 2. What you need to know before you If you receive more Acetylcysteine Injection are given Acetylcysteine Injection than you should The level of paracetamol in your blood should Acetylcysteine Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, therefore it is unlikely be checked before treatment is started. that you will be given too much or that you Warnings and precautions will miss a dose. However, if you are concerned Talk to your doctor or nurse before using about your treatment, please talk to your Acetylcysteine Injection if: doctor.
- you suffer from asthma or breathing difficulties
- you have had an adverse reaction to Acetylcysteine before
- you are pregnant or breast-feeding If you have any doubts about whether this medicine should be given to you, discuss things more fully with the doctor or nurse. PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO)
How do I take Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO)?
Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO) comes as injection containing 200mg/ml. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO)?
The active substance in Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO) is acetylcysteine.
Are there equivalent medicines to Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO)?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO), as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO) without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: acetylcysteine
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection (DEMO). The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.