ACC Extra contains acetylcysteine, which thins thick mucus and makes it easier to cough up. The effervescent tablet dissolves easily in water.
Composition
Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg of acetylcysteine as the active ingredient.
Excipients: Anhydrous citric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, mannitol, anhydrous lactose, ascorbic acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, sodium citrate dihydrate, zinc sulfate monohydrate, lemon flavouring “BB”.
Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Mucolytic agents.
Indications
Thinning viscous mucus and facilitating its clearance from the respiratory tract. Acute, chronic and obstructive bronchitis, bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, laryngitis, tracheitis, influenza, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and sinusitis.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Adolescents over 14 years of age and adults: half an effervescent tablet twice daily or one effervescent tablet once daily.
The medicine is intended for oral administration after meals. The tablet must first be dissolved in a glass of water. Additional fluid intake enhances the medicine’s mucolytic effect.
For short-term illnesses caused by a common cold, the duration of treatment is 5–7 days. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4–5 days of treatment, consult a doctor.
For chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis, the maximum duration of treatment is 3–6 months.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine or any of the medicine’s excipients;
Active peptic ulcer;
Age under 14 years.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine should be used only after a careful assessment of the balance between potential benefits and risks.
Driving and Operating Machinery
No effects have been reported.
Overdose
No cases of toxic overdose have been reported to date. An overdose may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptomatic treatment should be provided if necessary.
Appearance and Packaging
White, round, smooth tablets with a score line and a lemon scent. They are packaged in aluminium-and-paper laminated foil designed to provide an airtight seal for effervescent tablets.
Each pack contains 10 effervescent tablets.
Storage Conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, out of the reach of children.
Shelf Life: 3 years.
Dispensing Conditions: Available without a prescription.
Manufacturer: Hermes Arzneimittel GmbH, Germany.
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d., Verovškova 57, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Manufacturer Responsible for Batch Release: Salutas Pharma GmbH, Germany.
