Effenac 600 Effervescent Tablet Orange (Acetylcysteine)

About Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s

Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of drugs called ‘mucolytic agents‘ (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat respiratory diseases associated with excessive mucus. Additionally, Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s in injection form is used to treat paracetamol overdose. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box) or burning sensation in 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.

Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s contains ‘Acetylcysteine‘ that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage. Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained.

Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s is available in injection, oral syrup and tablet dosage forms. A doctor or nurse gives the injection form of Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s. Take the liquid form of Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s as advised by your doctor. Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s in oral tablet form is to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, runny nose, vomiting, stomach upset, cool and moist skin. Most of these side effects of Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s 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 Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s. The colour of liquid (syrup) may change and have a bad odour when the bottle is opened. 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 Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s and contact your doctor immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma inform your doctor before taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s

Productive cough with mucus

Medicinal Benefits

Effenac 600mg Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s is a mucolytic agent (sputum thinner) used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s helps in making cough less viscous so that it can be coughed out easily in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airways infection), laryngitis (voice box infection) and tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose to cough out easily and provide relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, tightness in chest and shortness of breath. Also, Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s in injection form works as an antidote in paracetamol overdose by restoring the body’s glutathione ( antioxidant produced in cells), a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Directions for Use

Oral tablet: Take Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Effervescent tablet: Use Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s as prescribed by a doctor. Dissolve Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s in a glass of water and immediately drink it. Oral Liquid Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using and take Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s with or without food as advised by your doctor using a measuring cup that is proved with the pack.Injection: Do not self-administer. Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s is given as an intravenous (into a vein) injection or infusion (drip) by a doctor or a nurse.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s

Like all medicines, Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s can cause some common side effects such as,

• Increased coughing (as acetylcysteine breaks up the mucous in your airways).
• Mouth sores or painful swelling.
• nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Fever.
• Runny nose.
• Chest tightness.
• Wheezing.

 Most of these side effects of Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor. If you have any skin rash, lesions of mouth, eyes, nose, throat or genitals, stop taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s and inform your doctor immediately.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus and lubricate your throat while taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s. 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 Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s and contact your doctor immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s may have interaction with antibiotics (tetracycline, penicillin, gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin), medicines used to treat chest pain (glyceryl trinitrate), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan, codeine).

Drug-Food Interaction: If you are allergic to histamine, avoid histamine rich foods such as tomatoes, wine and processed foods as it may cause histamine intolerance leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a history of stomach ulcers or have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Effenac 600 Orange Effervescent Tablet 10’s.