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Nac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel, Tablet, Injection. Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Nac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Nac have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Nac normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Nac's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nac related warnings section.
Nac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nac in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other contraindications of Nac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Nac with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nac is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Nac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nac safe for pregnant women?
Nac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nac safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Nac on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Nac on the Kidneys?
Effects of Nac on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nac on the Liver?
Nac can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Nac on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Nac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Nac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nac.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Nac
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Nac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nac
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nac as it can have severe side effects.
Discontinuation of Nac on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Nac can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
No, Nac does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Nac has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Nac should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
Nac is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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