Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Nefrozee is a brand name of acetylcysteine and it comes in the form of tablet and injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus (phlegm) in respiratory diseases.

Dr. , General Physician

No, Nefrozee should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nefrozee can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Nefrozee along with diphenhydramine if the dose of medicine does not exceed then recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Nefrozee contains acetylcysteine which works as an antidote in case of paracetamol overdose. It is presumed that acetylcysteine reduces the extent of liver damage caused by the toxic levels of paracetamol. It protects the liver by maintaining or restoring the glutathione levels which is an antioxidant also by detoxifying paracetamol metabolite in our body. For excessive mucus (phlegm) in respiratory diseases, Nefrozee works as a mucolytic agent which softens the mucus and reduces its thickness that helps in clearing the air passage. thus providing relief to the patient from excessive mucus.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nefrozee can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.