Effenac

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition for Effenac Products

Effenac Products are primarily used for

Respiratory disease with excessive mucus

About Effenac Products

Uses of Effenac 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.

Effenac Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Effenac are Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Gastrointestinal discomfort.

How Effenac Products work

Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. It also works as an antidote in paracetamol poisoning by replenishing the body's stores of glutathione, a chemical that removes toxic substances.

Patient Concerns about Effenac Products

Frequently asked questions about Effenac Products

Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine

Q. Is Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange safe for pregnant women?
Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. How long can you take Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange for?
The duration of treatment with Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Q. Can Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.
Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.

Products for Effenac

Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange
strip of 10 Effervescent Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MRP
249.5
Not Available

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