Vnac
Vnac Products are primarily used for
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
About Vnac Products
Uses of Vnac 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.
Vnac Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vnac are Gastrointestinal discomfort, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash.
How Vnac 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 Vnac Products
Frequently asked questions about Vnac Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine
Q. How long can you take Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet for?
The duration of treatment with Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet 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 Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet 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 Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet?
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.
Q. How is Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet administered?
Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.
Q. Are there chances of anemia with Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet?
Yes, there are chances that Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet may cause anemia. It has been observed that Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking Vnac 600mg Effervescent Tablet and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. If the patients develop anemia then in some cases blood transfusion is done to correct it.