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Oral Uses
- Bronchitis
N-Acetylcysteine is an expectorant and a mucolytic; loosens the mucus; improves bronchial and lung function, reduces cough and the number of acute attacks; alleviates symptoms; useful for acute and chronic bronchitis. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant, expectorant and mucolytic; neutralizes free radicals; loosens the mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Female infertility
N-Acetylcysteine promotes ovulation, specially in case of polycystic ovary syndrome. Take 1.0-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Sjogren's syndrome
N-Acetylcysteine increases glutathione levels; loosens the mucus and eye secretions. Take 0.5-1.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Acetaminophen poisoning
N-Acetylcysteine helps to prevent and reduce liver damage from acetaminophen poisoning. Take 1.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Injection form works better. Use intravenous injection form under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Angina pectoris
N-Acetylcysteine improves heart function; alleviates symptoms. Use it with conventional treatment.Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Blepharitis
N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; loosens eye secretions; useful for acute and chronic blepharatis. Take 0.5-1.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Antioxidant
N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Expectorant
N-Acetylcysteine is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Increasing glutathione level
N-Acetylcysteine increases glutathione levels. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Mucolytic
N-Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic; helps to dissolve and eliminate mucus. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antineoplastic
N-Acetylcysteine is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antithrombotic
N-Acetylcysteine is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Cardiac tonic
N-Acetylcysteine is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Recommended Dosage
Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Overdose may produce nausea. Do not use it if you have cystinosis or fanconi syndrome. Use it with caution if you are diabetic or if you have a medical history of kidney stones in the family. Safety in pregnant and nursing women, in children and people with liver or kidney disease is unknown.
Available Forms
N-Acetylcysteine is available in capsule and tablet form.
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