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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 26 Dec 2025 | 07:45 PM (IST)

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General Information



Product introduction
NAC Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, and constipation may occur with this medicine. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NAC Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of NAC Tablet
Benefits of NAC Tablet
The common cold is a viral infection that affects the nose and throat, often causing a runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and sometimes fever. NAC Tablet helps relieve nasal and throat discomfort, eases congestion, and lowers fever, providing overall relief during the illness.
Side effects of NAC Tablet
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use NAC Tablet
How NAC Tablet works
Quick tips
- NAC Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking NAC Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
Safety advice

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Pregnancy

Breast feeding

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Marketer details
Address: N-63, Pratap Nagar Metro, New Delhi 110007.
Vendor Details
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver NAC Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
- Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
- Coronavirus Covid -19 test- RT PCR
- LFT (Liver Function Test)
- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Uric Acid, Serum
- Vitamin B12
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
- Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity)
- Serum Electrolytes
- Serum Calcium
- Serum Creatinine
- Diabetes Screening (HbA1C & Fasting Sugar)
- KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
- Cholesterol - Total
- Hb (Hemoglobin)
- Complete Hemogram (CBC & ESR)














