Nacel 1000mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of injury.

Nacel 1000mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and hives. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Nacel Injection

Respiratory disease with excessive mucus

Side effects of Nacel Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nacel

Hives
Rash

How to cope with side effects?

The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist.

Coping with Rash

There are many treatments for a wide range of skin problems. Avoid hot showers or baths because hot water can irritate the skin. Make sure to pat dry your skin after a bath or shower. Do not rub or scratch the affected area. Leave the skin exposed to the air as much as possible. Do not use perfumed soaps or deodorants. Water containing chlorine can make most skin problems worse, so avoid swimming. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, tobacco smoke and caffeine as it may also make itching worse. Avoid excessive sun exposure. Always use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Moisturizers can be used regularly to soothe and hydrate the affected area. If it does not get better within a week, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.

How to use Nacel Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Nacel Injection works

Nacel 1000mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nacel 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Nacel 1000mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nacel Injection?

If you miss a dose of Nacel 1000mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick Tips

Nacel 1000mg Injection is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours.

Patient Concerns

I had a csection on the and my wound is fine ,no pain its healed but i am discharging a white mucus from my vagina, is it normal

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

White mucus discharge can be normal if it's not excessive or not associated with any itching or foul smell. In case of doubt please consult a gynae nearby

Dust allergy and probleam on respiratory system when mucus lump in throat

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Mostprobably u are suffering from allergic rhinitis. Do a ct scan of PNS. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

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FAQs

Q. Is Nacel good for liver?

Yes, Nacel is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.

Q. Does Nacel affect blood pressure?

Yes, Nacel by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Nacel can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.

Q. Does Nacel help anxiety?

There is no concrete evidence that Nacel can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Nacel provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.

Q. Is Nacel good for kidneys?

Yes, Nacel is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.

Q. Does Nacel need to be refrigerated?

Unopened vials of Nacel should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

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