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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Nacfil Tablet

Nacfil Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'mucolytic agents' (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box), or burning sensation in the chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms, and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

Nacfil Tablet contains 'Acetylcysteine' that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. Thereby, making it easier to cough out phlegm.

Take Nacfil Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Nacfil Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, or fever. Most of these side effects of Nacfil Tablet 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 Nacfil Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Nacfil Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Nacfil Tablet . When the bottle is opened, the liquid (syrup) colour may change and have a bad odor. This is normal, and it does not indicate that medicine has changed. Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been rarely reported in some patients. However, if you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Nacfil Tablet and contact your doctor immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Nacfil Tablet . If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma inform your doctor before taking Nacfil Tablet .

Uses of Nacfil Tablet

Respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus

Directions for Use

Oral tablet: Take it preferably with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Effervescent tablet: Drop the tablet in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve completely. Wait for about one and half minute for the water to get clear. Stir the water and drink immediately. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using it and take it with or without food as advised by your doctor using a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Nacfil Tablet is a mucolytic agent (sputum thinner) used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Nacfil Tablet  works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage. Thereby, making it easier to cough out phlegm. Nacfil Tablet is used in the treatment of conditions such as emphysema (shortness of breath), bronchitis (inflammation of mucous membranes in the airways), bronchiectasis (chronic widening of airway passage), and mucoviscidosis/cystic fibrosis (thick mucous clogs different parts of the body).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nacfil Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Fever

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Nacfil Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Nacfil Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Nacfil Tablet . Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been rarely reported in some patients. However, if you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Nacfil Tablet and contact your doctor immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Nacfil Tablet . If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Nacfil Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits that are rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MUCOLYTIC AGENTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGHepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Severe
ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGAsthma
Moderate

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ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGHepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Nacfil Tablet:
For individuals who have encephalopathy brought on by hepatic failure, the use of Nacfil Tablet should be stopped in order to prevent further nitrogenous material ingestion.

How to manage the interaction:
Nacfil Tablet should be discontinued in patients with encephalopathy (permanent or temporary brain damage) due to liver failure.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGAsthma
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Nacfil Tablet:
When treating asthmatic patients or situations where bronchospasm has occurred in the past, Nacfil Tablet should be administered cautiously. When starting and continuing Nacfil Tablet medication, patients with asthma should be closely monitored.

How to manage the interaction:
Nacfil Tablet should be used with caution in asthma patients or where there is a history of bronchospasm (tightening of muscles lining airways). Asthma patients should be closely monitored during the initiation of and throughout Nacfil Tablet therapy.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Nacfil Tablet:
Nacfil Tablet administered intravenously may lead to fluid overload, which may result in hyponatremia, seizures, and even death.

How to manage the interaction:
To avoid fluid overload, a diluted dose is recommended, especially in patients less than 40 kg and those requiring fluid restrictions.
ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MGOther diseases of digestive system
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Nacfil Tablet:
Nacfil Tablet use may make vomiting worse. The risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage should be assessed in patients with peptic ulcer disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients with peptic ulcer disease should be evaluated for the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. In case of gastric haemorrhage, Nacfil Tablet is advised if your doctor considers benefit for you is greater than risk.

FAQs

Nacfil Tablet contains Acetylcysteine that belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner). It works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily.

You are recommended to avoid histamine rich foods such as tomatoes, wine and processed foods as it may cause histamine intolerance by affecting the way histamine is broken down in the body leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Therefore, if you are allergic to histamine or cannot tolerate food and drinks rich in histamine, please inform your doctor before taking Nacfil Tablet .

You are not recommended to take Nacfil Tablet with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin and gentamicin at the same time as it may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of minimum of 2 hours between taking Nacfil Tablet and antibiotics. However, please consult a doctor before using Nacfil Tablet with antibiotics or any other medicines.

You are recommended to take Nacfil Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 1 week of using Nacfil Tablet , please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop taking Nacfil Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Nacfil Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Nacfil Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • CODEINE

Special Advise

Nacfil Tablet may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Nacfil Tablet before undergoing any laboratory tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box), or burning sensation in the chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms, and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) and chronic bronchitis, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

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