Acetylcysteine + Taurine is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acetylcysteine + Taurine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Taurine safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Acetylcysteine + Taurine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Acetylcysteine + Taurine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Acetylcysteine + Taurine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Taurine on the Kidneys?
Acetylcysteine + Taurine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Taurine on the Liver?
Using Acetylcysteine + Taurine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acetylcysteine + Taurine on the Heart?
Using Acetylcysteine + Taurine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Acetylcysteine + Taurine 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 Acetylcysteine + Taurine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acetylcysteine + Taurine habit forming or addictive?
Acetylcysteine + Taurine is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Acetylcysteine + Taurine
It is safe to take Acetylcysteine + Taurine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acetylcysteine + Taurine
Information about the interaction of Acetylcysteine + Taurine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Acetylcysteine + Taurine contains acetylcysteine which works as an antidote in case of paracetamol overdose. It is presumed that acetylcysteine reduces the extent of liver damage caused by the toxic levels of paracetamol. It protects the liver by maintaining or restoring the glutathione levels which is an antioxidant also by detoxifying paracetamol metabolite in our body. For excessive mucus (phlegm) in respiratory diseases, Acetylcysteine + Taurine works as a mucolytic agent which softens the mucus and reduces its thickness that helps in clearing the air passage. thus providing relief to the patient from excessive mucus.
No, Acetylcysteine + Taurine is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
For excessive mucus, Acetylcysteine + Taurine 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.
No, Acetylcysteine + Taurine should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Acetylcysteine + Taurine can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Acetylcysteine + Taurine along with diphenhydramine if the dose of medicine does not exceed then recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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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