ACC - 20 Tablets

 

ACC is a medicinal product used to dilute secretions in the respiratory tract to make it easier to expectorate.

 

COMPOSITION

 

The active substance of the drug is acetylcysteine.

1 effervescent tablet contains 200 mg of acetylcysteine.

Excipients: anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, mannitol, anhydrous lactose, ascorbic acid, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, blackberry flavor "B".

 

DOSAGE

 

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The following dosage is usually used:

Adults and adolescents over 14 years of age:
1 ACC tablet two or three times a day

Children aged 6 to 14 years:
1 ACC tablet twice daily

Method of administration:

• ACC should be taken after a meal.
• Dissolve the tablet in half a glass of water and drink immediately after dissolution.
• The medicine should not be used in the evening. The last dose should be taken no later than 4 hours before bedtime.

Do not use ACC for longer than 4 to 5 days without your doctor's advice.

 

ACTION

 

ACC contains acetylcysteine, which reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions and facilitates expectoration.

 

INDICATIONS

 

ACC is used for a short period of time as a drug that dilutes respiratory secretions and facilitates expectoration in patients with symptoms of infection in the upper respiratory tract .

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

 

When not to use ACC :

• If you are allergic to acetylcysteine, methyl parahydroxybenzoate or any of the other ingredients of ACC,
• If you have an active stomach or duodenal ulcer,
• If you have an acute asthmatic condition.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

 

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon side effects (affects less than 1 in 100 people):

• hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, rash, itching, angioedema),
• headache, tinnitus,
• rapid heartbeat (tachycardia); decreased blood pressure,
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea abdominal pain.

Rare side effects (less than 1 in 1,000 people):

• indigestion,
• dyspnoea,
• bronchospasm.

Very rare side effects (less than 1 in 10,000 people):

• anaphylactic or anaphylactic-like reaction, up to anaphylactic shock,
• haemorrhage.

 

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

 

If you have (currently or in the past):

• asthma,
• respiratory failure,
• peptic ulcer disease,
• problems with expectoration,

consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

The medicine contains lactose and sodium.

 

TAKING OTHER MEDICINES

 

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, have recently taken, or might take.

• ACC should not be used with antitussive medications.
• The drug may enhance the effects of nitroglycerin and other nitrates.
• The medicine may weaken the effect of some antibiotics. It should be taken 2 hours after taking the antibiotic.

 

TAKING THE MEDICINE WITH FOOD AND DRINK

 

The medicine should be taken after a meal.

While taking the medicine, you should drink at least 1.5 liters of fluids.

 

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

 

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

ACC can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if your doctor considers it necessary.

 

USE OF THE DRUG IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

 

ACC should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

 

PRODUCER

SANDOZ
Domaniewska 50c
Warsaw