Medway Community Healthcare Medway NHS Trust Foundation Trust
Medway Clinical Commissioning Group Swale Clinical Commissioning Group

3.3.1 Mucolytics

Acetylcysteine 600mg effervescent tablets are not suitable for any patient who has a sodium restricted diet, and use with caution in patients who are concomitantly using Glyceryl trinitrate

Acetylcysteine 600mg effervescent tablets are not suitable for any patient who has a sodium restricted diet, and use with caution in patients who are concomitantly using Glyceryl trinitrate

Pack
20 tablet (2 x 10 tablets)
30 tablet (5 x 6 tablets)

Short course should be given from hospital - not for continuation. 

Can be initiated in acute exacerbation on the advice of the respiratory team.

Pack
20 capsule
  • First Line Choice
  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation Only
  • Hospital Only
  • KMPT Initiation Only
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