I Nac Benefits & Uses

I Nac is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

I Nac Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition

I Nac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when I Nac is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Eye Swelling
Eye Discharge
Foreign body sensation in eyes
Eye crusting with sleep
Eye irritation
Eye itching
Eyelid Swelling
Eye Pain

I Nac Related Warnings

Is the use of I Nac safe for pregnant women?

I Nac may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take I Nac again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of I Nac safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of I Nac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of I Nac is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of I Nac on the Kidneys?

Using I Nac does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of I Nac on the Liver?

I Nac is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of I Nac on the Heart?

I Nac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of I Nac with Other Drugs

I Nac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin

Urokinase

Warfarin

I Nac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take I Nac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hemophilia
Asthma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about I Nac

Is this I Nac habit forming or addictive?

I Nac is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking I Nac since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, I Nac does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of I Nac in mental disorders is not effective.

No

I Nac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and I Nac

It is safe to take I Nac with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and I Nac

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking I Nac with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1404

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nevanac® (nepafenac)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Ilevro® (nepafenac)