Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Acetylcysteine
Drug Class
Cough Expectorant
Chemical Class
Mercaptoalanine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
R05CB01, S01XA08, V03AB23
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Mucocal?
Uses
Acetylcysteine is used to help prevent or lessen liver damage caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen ( Tylenol ). There are o...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Mercaptoalanine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Inhalant Products and Antidotes pharmacological group
Acetylcysteine also known as L-cysteine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Mercaptoalanine. It belongs to Mucolytic Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Inhalant Products and Antidotes pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Acetylcysteine is 163.20. It is strongly acidic drug, 4.58% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 3.2, 11.2, 9.65.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Intra Nasal
1 % — 8 hourly
2 nebulizations in each nostril.
2
Adult · Nasal
400 to 1000 mg — 8 hourly
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3
Adult · PO
200 mg — 8 hourly
4
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take acetylcysteine at home if you don't understand all instructions. If you are in an emergency medical setting: Befor
5
Child · IV Infusion
0.125 mg/kg.min — As recommended.
Maintenance for 20 Hours, As Required
6
Child · IV Infusion
10 mg/kg.min — As recommended.
Initially for 15 Minutes
7
Child · PO
2 to 3 gm — 12 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use acetylcysteine if you are allergic to it
If possible before you receive acetylcysteine, tell your caregivers if you have ever had: a stomach ulcer
stomach bleeding or bleeding in your esophagus ( esophageal varices )
high blood pressure , or if you are on a low-salt diet
congestive heart failure
Side Effects
GI disturbancesurticariaheadachetinnitus.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect acetylcysteine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Inhaler Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 475.11
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 475.11
Should you consider an alternative?
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Rs 433.55 ceiling
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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