Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml

Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called antidotes used to treat Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and prevent liver injury. Paracetamol overdose may occur when the person takes more than 8 Paracetamol tablets in 24 hours accidentally or when intended to cause self-harm. If it is not treated promptly with an antidote, significant overdose can lead to liver failure.

Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml contains Acetylcysteine that works by restoring the levels of glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience inflammation and pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, fever, excessive shivering, sweating, bruising, or bleeding more easily than normal. Most of these side effects of Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon that you are being treated with Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml.

Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml is an antidote for Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. It works by restoring the body’s glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances. Also, it protects the liver from damage caused due to high levels of paracetamol. Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml is very effective when given within 10 hours of paracetamol overdose.

If you are allergic to Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on the child’s age and weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform the anaesthetist or surgeon/dentist that you are being treated with Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Nacel 400 mg Injection 2 ml.

• Do not take more than the Paracetamol dose mentioned on the label or prescribed by the doctor. 
• Avoid giving Paracetamol to your child unless it is necessary for their fever or pain. 
• For children below 2 years, use Paracetamol only in the dose advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.