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Mucomyst

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Mucomyst is a lung agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

MUCOFIZZ • Amuco • MUCATAK • Acc • Mucolator • Parvolex

Generic Drug

Acetylcysteine

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Flushing
Itching or burning
Heart palpitations
Rash
Itchy skin

Related questions

A 30-year old asked:

What are the benefits of oral acetylcysteine?

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A 34-year old asked:

Are there any alternatives to acetylcysteine ?

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A 44-year old asked:

What disease is mucomyst (acetylcysteine) used for?

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A 63-year old female asked:

On august 5 I seen Dr. Kreml an the med she prescribed Acetylcysteine was not. covered by insurance so today I was seen by Dr. Pean who wrote me for. a different one to replace the other an just found out. it also is not covered by insurance. ?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can I take Acetylcysteine and Gaviscon at the same time?

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A 44-year old asked:

Are there any alternatives to acetylcysteine inhalation medications?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is mucomyst ok with atrovent (ipratropium)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Where can I find the supplement acetylcysteine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Do acetylcysteine tablets help a paracetamol overodse?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can acetylcysteine inject thru intramuscular? Which part?

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A 40-year old asked:

How are n - acetylcysteine and n - acetylcarnosine different?

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A 30-year old asked:

Why do doctors give people mucomyst (acetylcysteine) before heart procedure?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Is it healthy for me to take a daily n acetylcysteine 600mg tablet everyday?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My naturalpathic dr prescribed cysteplus. (n-acetylcysteine) i can't find much info online. Any side effects? What about long term use?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it safe to give n-acetylcysteine to a 4 years old?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can I take NAC(N-acetylcysteine) if Im taking Klonopin?

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A 37-year old asked:

Do n-acetylcysteine capsules help a paracetamol overdose?

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A 32-year old asked:

Why use acetylcysteine to treat a tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose?

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A 43-year old asked:

Where can I buy the supplement "n-acetylcysteine" in toronto/canada?

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A 37-year old female asked:

What is the difference between N-acetylcysteine and N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine?

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A 29-year old asked:

Why do doctors give people mucomyst (acetylcysteine) before heart catheterization?

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A 32-year old male asked:

What role can N-acetylcysteine play in the nervous system?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it safe to take n-acetylcysteine(nac) with prevacid (lansoprazole)?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Which is best taken, prednisone and cefixime or prednisone with acetylcysteine?

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A 25-year old asked:

What are the benefits of having oral acetylcysteine in pulmonary fibrosis?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Any medication for moderate Microalbuminuria other than tight control of HTN. DM with diet exercise like acetylcysteine Taurine?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it ok to give n-acetylcysteine to a 4 year old with recurrent otitis media?

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A 41-year old asked:

Would paracetamol not work anymore if you swallowed activated charcoal and n-acetylcysteine capsules?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Is oral nac effective? Will taking oral nac (n-acetylcysteine) interfere with either methotrexate or plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Had cough with plegm, headache sorethroat (right side) for 5 days. Been taking phenylephrine & acetylcysteine gven by doctor. It even got worse.

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