BRONCHOSOLVAN is a medicine that contains the active substance acetylcysteine and belongs to the group of mucolytics.
BRONCHOSOLVAN is used in diseases of the respiratory system associated with increased formation and difficulty in secretion of bronchial secretions, such as acute and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), bronchiectasis (permanent bronchodilation), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic lung disease). coughing, sputum production and difficulty breathing), cystic fibrosis (a congenital disease accompanied by the formation of thick secretions in the lungs and other organs).
If after 4-5 days you do not feel better or your condition worsens, you should seek medical help.
What you need to know before you take BRONCHOSOLVAN
Do not take BRONCHOSOLVAN if you are allergic to acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
BRONCHOSOLVAN should not be taken in case of hepatic or renal insufficiency to avoid additional intake of nitrogen-containing substances.
Other medicines and BRONCHOSOLVAN
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This applies in particular to:
- cough relievers (antitussives). The use of acetylcysteine in combination with cough relievers can lead to a dangerous accumulation of secretions due to a reduced cough reflex. Careful diagnosis is required before administering such combination therapy. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting treatment with this combination;
- antibiotics. To avoid the effect of antibiotics on the effect of acetylcysteine, they should be taken separately, with an interval of at least two hours;
- activated carbon. Activated charcoal may reduce the effect of acetylcysteine;
- nitroglycerin. Co-administration of acetylcysteine with glycerol trinitrate (nitroglycerin) may increase the vasodilating and blood-thinning effects of nitroglycerin.
BRONCHOSOLVAN with food, beverages and alcohol
This medicine should be taken after a meal.
The effect of acetylcysteine is enhanced by ingesting larger amounts of fluids.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
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.
Driving and using machines
Does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
BRONCHOSOLVANE contains:
- mannitol (E 421). There may be a weak laxative effect;
- sodium. BRONCHOSOLVAN contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per sachet, ie. it can be said that it contains practically no sodium.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and children over 14 years
1 sachet once daily (corresponding to 600 mg acetylcysteine daily)
BRONCHOSOLVAN Application method:
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in a glass of hot or cold water and drink. The mucolytic effect of BRONCHOSOLVAN is enhanced by drinking more fluids. This medicine is taken after a meal.
The following side effects are possible:
Uncommon:
allergic reactions (itching and urticaria), severe subcutaneous swelling (angioneurotic edema) and skin rash;
rapid heartbeat (tachycardia);
decrease in blood pressure (hypotension);
headache;
tinnitus;
stomatitis, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea;
fever.
Rare:
shortness of breath, bronchospasm;
indigestion (dyspepsia).
Very rare:
severe allergic reactions that can develop including shock;
serious skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell's syndrome;
occurrence of bleeding (hemorrhage), partly in connection with hypersensitivity reactions.
Not known:
swelling of the face (accumulation of water in the face).
BRONCHOSOLVAN Composition:
What BRONCHOSOLVAN 600 mg powder for oral solution in sachet contains
The active substance is: acetylcysteine 600 mg.
The other ingredients are mannitol, sodium cyclamate, lemon flavor and colloidal anhydrous silica.