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Nacfil Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Drug Overdose. The alternative uses of Nacfil Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Nacfil Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Nacfil Injection include Hypersensitivity, Stomach Upset. Some other side effects of Nacfil Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Nacfil Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Nacfil Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nacfil Injection related warnings talks about Nacfil Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Nacfil Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nacfil Injection in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Nacfil Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Nacfil Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Nacfil Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Nacfil Injection 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Nacfil Injection safe for pregnant women?
Nacfil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nacfil again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nacfil Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Nacfil can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Nacfil Injection on the Kidneys?
Nacfil does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nacfil Injection on the Liver?
Nacfil may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Nacfil Injection on the Heart?
Nacfil is completely safe for the heart.
Nacfil Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nacfil Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nacfil Injection habit forming or addictive?
Nacfil Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nacfil Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Nacfil Injection is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nacfil Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Nacfil Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Nacfil Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nacfil Injection
Taking Nacfil Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Nacfil is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine 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 in respiratory diseases.
No, Nacfil should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Nacfil may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and report it your doctor immediately without further delay.
Take Nacfil as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid unpleasant side effects.
For excessive mucus, Nacfil has to be taken once in a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of peptic ulcer. For paracetamol poisoning only given under medical supervision.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 104-106