Acetylcystenin or, in other words, “ACC” is a mucolytic drug with a clear expectorant effect. A medicine is prescribed for various diseases of the respiratory tract, which are characterized by a cough with a viscous secretion that accumulates in the bronchi. In this case, a thick and difficult to separate sputum is formed. Next, consider when an “ASC” can be assigned in a sachet. Instructions for use will also be given for the tablet form of the drug.
Features of the release form
Regardless of the form of release of the medication, its composition always contains the main active ingredient - acetylcysteine. On sale you can find the following varieties of mucolytic agents:
- Granules contained in sachets for solution preparation. The dosage is supposed to be different. Orange flavors are intended to contain sachets containing 100 or 200 mg of the active ingredient. The aroma of honey and lemon can be granules with a dosage of 200 or 600 mg of acetylcysteine.
- Orange-flavored granules for syrup dilution. In 5 ml of the finished medicine, 100 mg of the therapeutic substance will be contained.
- Effervescent tablets. There is an “ACC 100”, “ACC 200”. Also, the pharmacy may offer “ATsL Long,” which contains 100, 200 or 600 mg of the active ingredient.
According to its clinical properties, the drug belongs to the category of mucolytic.
When appointed
It is convenient to use the “ACC” in the bag. Instructions for use suggest its purpose, as well as other forms of release, with the following diseases:
- tracheitis;
- acute or chronic sinusitis;
- pneumonia;
- bronchial asthma;
- laryngitis;
- bronchitis in the acute, chronic or obstructive stage;
- otitis media;
- lung abscess.
The active ingredient is derived from an amino acid - cysteine. It has pronounced expectorant and mucolytic properties. It has its effect due to the destruction of the bonds of the resulting sputum, which becomes more liquid and is easily removed.
How to use tablets "ACC"
The instructions for use of an effervescent tablet indicate that it must be dissolved in 100 ml of warm water. The drug should be taken immediately, but it is allowed to store it for up to two hours. Treatment involves use after meals, while it is not forbidden to use additional water for drinking.
Allowed for use by children from two years of age, "ACC". The instruction for use of an effervescent tablet contains the following information:
- Patients from 2 to 5 years. It is allowed to take one pill containing 100 mg of the active substance, 2-3 times a day.
- Children from 6 to 14 years old. You can drink one at a time “ATSTS 100” three times a day. Also, at this age, the “ACC 200” may be recommended, but already twice a day.
- Adolescents and adults. Use a drug with a dosage of 200 mg up to three times a day. The “ACC Long” may also be indicated, which contains the loading dose of the treatment component (600 mg). You need to drink it once a day.
If the disease is not complicated, then the course of treatment usually does not exceed a week. In chronic pathologies, therapy may be longer.
How to use granules
Let’s figure out how to dilute the “ATs 100” sachet for further use. Regardless of the dosage of the active ingredient, it is recommended to dissolve the granules in a glass of very warm water. The number of receptions per day depends on the age of the patient and the nature of the disease. As a rule, the whole bag goes in one go. It is important to use additional fluid before and after administration, since drinking water improves sputum discharge.
Do not dilute the powder in less water. A glass corresponds to a volume of 200 ml, which is equally suitable for both adult patients and children. Often patients are interested in how much water for one sachet of “ACC 200” should be taken. In any case, only one glass is required. It is important to use an almost hot liquid. However, it is not always possible to use one. For the treatment of children, granules can be diluted in warm water, while traveling, you can also use a slightly heated liquid.
Treatment regimen
How many times a day you need to drink medicine depends on the complexity of the disease. In this case, the medication may have a different dosage: “ATSTS 100”, “ATSTS 200” with orange in bags and “ATSTs 600”. The type of drug also involves the frequency of its use:
- Children from 2 to 6 years old. It is necessary to offer one sachet containing 100 mg of the therapeutic substance 2-3 times a day.
- Children from 6 to 14 years old. In this case, the maximum allowable dosage is 400 mg of the active ingredient. Therefore, you can use the "ACC for children" in bags with a dosage of 100 mg of acetylcysteine in the morning and evening. Or you can buy 200 mg sachets and drink once a day. However, the doctor should prescribe the treatment regimen. Often, small children are better off using the medicine twice a day to avoid excessive mucus secretion.
- It can be recommended to those people who have difficulty swallowing “ACC” tablets in bags. Instructions for use by adult patients involves the use of up to 600 mg of acetylcysteine per day. The number of receptions will be different, depending on the prescribed single dosage.
So, adults can use the “ATS 600” once a day. If a medicine is prescribed with an amount of a therapeutic component of 200 mg, then a three-time intake is necessary.
Important Cautions
Appointment for the treatment of cough "ACC" in bags is not always possible. The instructions for use provide a list of contraindications that must be considered:
- increased reaction to acetylcysteine or any other component of the drug;
- galactose or glucose malabsorption;
- peptic ulcer in the acute stage;
- lactose intolerance;
- pulmonary hemorrhage;
- expectoration of blood;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- patient age up to two years.
Small children are not prescribed the drug due to the increased activity of the active substance and the inability to effectively expectorate the mucus that forms.
How is tolerated
Usually well tolerated by adults and children, “ACC” in a sachet. In the instructions for use, however, there is a warning that negative reactions are possible. As the reviews of doctors show, side effects most often occur with non-compliance with dosages, the presence of concomitant diseases and with increased sensitivity to the drug. But you should be aware of the possible consequences that are listed in the annotation:
- cardiopalmus;
- nausea, sometimes flowing into vomiting;
- heartburn;
- stool disorders;
- tinnitus and headache;
- sometimes a rash and swelling of the skin can be disturbing;
- in extreme cases, an attack of bronchial asthma is recorded.
Often, diarrhea, vomiting and allergic reactions occur with the erroneous use of excessive dosage.
Consider the composition of the granules
The composition of the drug “ACC” in bags has a powerful effect on the entire bronchopulmonary system. Of course, only acetylcysteine acts as a therapeutic component, but it is necessary to familiarize yourself with additional components of the granules. According to the instructions for use, the auxiliary composition of the powder in bags is as follows:
- sucrose, which gives the medicine a pleasant sweet taste;
- a flavor that gives a characteristic smell and taste;
- saccharin, a sugar substitute, to soften the taste of the medicine;
- ascorbic acid, which is an antioxidant.
Due to the fact that sucrose is present, caution must be exercised when taking people with a history of diabetes.
Why does it help
The main reason for a wet cough is almost always the accumulated mucus in the bronchi. Due to the active ingredient, which destroys it and makes it less viscous, quick coughing occurs. So the body tries to get rid of excess mucus, which contributes to a quick recovery.
The powder has a beneficial effect on patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs. At the same time, acetylcysteine helps protect cells from damage, which often happens during the inflammatory process. Therefore, the drug is also prescribed by doctors as a prophylaxis.
It is known that the action of the drug proceeds quite quickly, since, when it enters the body, the active substance is immediately absorbed into the blood. The component reaches maximum levels in inflamed organs in 1-3 hours.
There are no mentions in the instructions, however, doctors know that with prolonged use of the drug, its effectiveness begins to decrease sharply. Therefore, the use of the powder must be combined with other drugs, if you need a longer treatment.
Recommendations for admission
Due to the composition, it is not recommended to dilute the powder in a metal container. Ceramic or glass is best suited. Also, the doctor can give other individual recommendations:
- In case of inflamed gastrointestinal mucosa, it is preferable to use powder rather than effervescent tablets.
- For adult patients, the “ACC 200” is suitable. It is convenient to breed bags once a day with uncomplicated pathologies. It is better for children to offer the drug in a dosage of 100 mg twice a day.
- You can not use the drug for stomach ulcers.
- The active substance quickly penetrates the placental barrier, so during pregnancy it is not recommended to drink “ACC”.
- It is forbidden to combine the use of mucolytic with antitussive drugs.
It is also worth understanding that it is better not to take the solution directly at night. Otherwise, coughing attacks will not allow you to sleep soundly. It is optimal to drink the medication 3-4 hours before bedtime.
Conclusion
Powder and tablets "ACC" are well suited to eliminate mucus in the bronchi. For children, a dosage of 100 mg has been developed; for adults, an “ACC 600” can be prescribed. However, it is important to always adhere to the doctor's recommendations and not self-medicate. Children and adults usually drink the powder with pleasure, because it has a pleasant taste and aroma.