GCNAC (Acetylcystein) 3ml/10vials

Product Overview

This effective mucolytic and detoxifying injection comes in a brown ampoule containing a clear liquid. The opaque packaging protects the medication from light. You must store it at room temperature to maintain its stability and strength.

Active Ingredient and Key Uses

The sole active ingredient is Acetylcysteine. This powerful component gives the medication its two main functions. It effectively breaks down thick mucus in the airways. It also acts as a crucial antidote for acetaminophen overdose.

Who Can Use This Medication?

Doctors prescribe this powerful mucus-dissolving medication for several respiratory conditions. It helps both adults and children who have difficulty coughing up thick phlegm. The treatment is suitable for the following conditions:

• For Adults: Acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and asthma-like bronchitis.

• Additionally: It treats pharyngitis, sinusitis, cystic fibrosis, and postoperative lung complications.

• For Children: Doctors use it for acute and chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis.

Important Detoxification Function

Another critical role is treating acetaminophen poisoning. This situation is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The medication works by safeguarding the liver from toxic damage. Therefore, this effective mucolytic and detoxifying injection serves as a vital, life-saving treatment in hospitals.

Dosage Guide: 10% Solution for Mucus

For the 10% solution, healthcare professionals follow specific dosage guidelines for mucus dissolution. They can administer it through two main methods:

• Intravenous Injection (IV): They inject the diluted solution slowly into a vein. The adult dose is 600-900 mg, 2-3 times daily. The child dose is 300-450 mg with the same frequency.

• Intramuscular Injection (IM): They inject the medication into a muscle. Adults receive 300 mg once daily. Children receive 150 mg once or twice a day.

Dosage Guide: 10% & 15% Solution for Poisoning

For acetaminophen overdose, a precise IV protocol is essential. The process involves three consecutive steps:

1. First, they administer 150 mg/kg of body weight over 15 minutes.

2. Next, they infuse 50 mg/kg over a 4-hour period.

3. Finally, they give 100 mg/kg over 16 hours.

This entire process takes 20 hours and 15 minutes. Usually, one complete treatment cycle is sufficient.

Dosage Guide: 15% Solution for Mucus

The 15% solution is specifically for mucus dissolution via intravenous injection. Its dosage is similar to the 10% IV protocol for respiratory issues.

• The adult dose ranges from 600 mg to 900 mg per injection.

• The child dose ranges from 300 mg to 450 mg per injection.
  Patients typically receive these doses two to three times per day.

Preparation and Administration Notes

Healthcare professionals must prepare the injection correctly before giving it to a patient. They must always dilute the solution with either physiological saline or 5% glucose. Furthermore, they must inject the IV form slowly over at least five minutes. They must also adjust the total fluid volume based on the patient’s body weight, especially for detoxification.

Packaging and Storage

This versatile therapeutic agent is packaged in a convenient box containing 10 ampoules. For correct storage, please follow these simple instructions:

• Always keep the ampoules in their original, light-protective container.

• Maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

• Ensure the container remains sealed to avoid contamination.
  Following these steps guarantees the medication’s effectiveness and safety.

The product is an analogue of the drug NAC!