Evkabal 200 sachets powder for oral solution 200 mg sachet 3 g No. 20

Sachets of powder for oral solution Evkabal 200 are indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the bronchopulmonary system that require reducing the viscosity of sputum, improving its discharge and expectoration.

Composition

Active ingredient: acetylcysteine;

1 sachet contains 200 mg of acetylcysteine;

Excipients: sucrose, orange flavoring, colloidal silicon dioxide, tartaric acid, sodium chloride.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine or any of the excipients. Gastric and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage, hemoptysis, pulmonary hemorrhage.

Age up to 6 years.

Method of application

The drug is recommended to be taken after meals, dissolved in ½ glass of water, juice or cold tea. After preparing the solution, it should be drunk as soon as possible. Additional fluid intake enhances the mucolytic effect of the drug.

The duration of treatment for chronic diseases is determined by the doctor depending on the nature and course of the disease. In acute uncomplicated diseases, acetylcysteine is used for 5-7 days.

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and adolescents over 14 years of age should take 1 sachet of powder 2-3 times a day (corresponding to 400-600 mg of acetylcysteine per day).

Application features

Pregnant women

The use of acetylcysteine is possible only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.

Children

Use in children under 6 years of age is contraindicated. Children aged 6 to 14 years take 1 sachet of powder twice a day (corresponding to 400 mg of acetylcysteine per day).

Drivers

There is no evidence that acetylcysteine affects the ability to drive and use machines.

Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Children are at risk of hypersecretion.

Treatment is symptomatic.

Side effects

From the nervous system: infrequently - headache.

From the side of the organs of hearing and labyrinth: infrequently - tinnitus.

From the respiratory system: unknown - rhinorrhea.

Cardiac: infrequently - tachycardia.

Vascular disorders: very rarely - hemorrhages.

From the side of the chest and mediastinum: rarely - bronchospasm, dyspnea.

Interaction

Activated charcoal reduces the effectiveness of acetylcysteine.

It is not recommended to dissolve acetylcysteine with other drugs in the same glass.

Acetylcysteine reduces the hepatotoxic effect of paracetamol.

Synergism of acetylcysteine with bronchodilators is noted.

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf life - 3 years.