Acetel 600mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of respiratory disease with excessive mucus. This medicine helps reduces mucus secretion in various lung diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

Acetel 600mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it immediately. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and gastrointestinal discomfort. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Acetel Tablet

Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus

Benefits of Acetel Tablet

In Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus

Acetel 600mg Tablet helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Acetel Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acetel

Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Gastrointestinal discomfort

How to use Acetel Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acetel 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Acetel Tablet works

Acetel 600mg Tablet is a mucolytic medication. It works by thinning the mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Thus, it clears the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has antioxidant action.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Acetel 600mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acetel 600mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acetel 600mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Acetel 600mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acetel 600mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acetel 600mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acetel 600mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acetel 600mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Acetel Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Acetel 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Acetel 600mg Tablet for the treatment of various respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that the medicine has changed.
Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.
Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic

Patient concerns

I had a csection on the and my wound is fine ,no pain its healed but i am discharging a white mucus from my vagina, is it normal

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

White mucus discharge can be normal if it's not excessive or not associated with any itching or foul smell. In case of doubt please consult a gynae nearby

Dust allergy and probleam on respiratory system when mucus lump in throat

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Mostprobably u are suffering from allergic rhinitis. Do a ct scan of PNS. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

FAQs

Is Acetel 600mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Acetel 600mg Tablet can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.

How long can you take Acetel 600mg Tablet for?

The duration of treatment with Acetel 600mg Tablet will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.

Can Acetel 600mg Tablet be given to children below 2 years of age?

Medicines like Acetel 600mg Tablet are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.

Can I take cough syrups while taking Acetel 600mg Tablet?

No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.

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