Acetine
Acetine Products are primarily used for
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
About Acetine Products
Uses of Acetine Products
Acetylcysteine is used for respiratory disease with excessive mucus. It acts as mucolytic (loosen mucus in airways) when used in oral preparations while when used as injection it treats paracetamol overdose toxicity.
Acetine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Acetine are Gastrointestinal discomfort, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash.
How Acetine Products work
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Patient Concerns about Acetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine
Q. What is Acetine 1000mg Injection used for?
Acetine 1000mg Injection is mainly used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. It helps protect the liver from serious damage by breaking down harmful substances formed when too much paracetamol is taken.
Q. How soon should Acetine 1000mg Injection be given after a paracetamol overdose?
For best results, Acetine 1000mg Injection should be given as soon as possible—ideally within 8 hours of the overdose. It can still help if given up to 24 hours later, but the sooner it is given, the better the chances of preventing liver damage.
Q. How is Acetine 1000mg Injection given?
Acetine 1000mg Injection is usually given in a hospital through a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein. The dose and duration depend on the amount of paracetamol taken and how long it has been since the overdose. The doctor will monitor closely during the treatment to ensure safety and effectiveness.