Fluimucil: The Role of Acetylcysteine in Mucolytic Therapy

Fluimucil is a mucolytic agent containing acetylcysteine, used to help clear mucus and facilitate breathing in conditions such as chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis.
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Medication
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Available by prescription from healthcare providers for respiratory conditions requiring mucolytic treatment.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Fluimucil FAQ


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What is Fluimucil used for?

Last updated on Oct 28, 2022. Fluimucil is a brand name for acetylcysteine sachets and tablets which may be used to clear phlegm and liquefy thick and viscous mucus secretions caused by respiratory conditions such as acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema, or bronchiectasis. It is a type of mucolytic.

What are the side effects of fluimucil?

Generally, Fluimucil is well tolerated. However, mild effects such as nausea, headache, tinnitus, urticaria, stomatitis, rhinorrhoea, chills, fever, bronchospasm may be observed. Occasional cases of nausea and dyspepsia, rare cases of urticaria may be observed.

What is Fluimucil 600 mg used for?

Fluimucil 600 mg Tablet contains Acetylcysteine that is used in thinning the mucus in respiratory problems. This includes bronchitis (swelling of the airway tube with mucus secretion), asthma (narrowing and swelling of the airways with excessive mucus secretion) and emphysema (damage of the air sacs in the lungs).

What is Fluimucil (acetylcysteine) used for?

Fluimucil (Acetylcysteine) also known as N-acetylcysteine (NAC), is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose, and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders like pneumonia and bronchitis. It can be taken intravenously, by mouth, or inhaled as a mist. What is Fluimucil used for?

What is Fluimucil 200 mg granules used for?

Fluimucil 200 mg Granules contains Acetylcysteine that is used in thinning the mucus in respiratory problems. This includes bronchitis (swelling of the airway tube with mucus secretion), asthma (narrowing and swelling of the airways with excessive mucus secretion) and emphysema (damage of the air sacs in the lungs).

What are the side effects of fluimucil 600 mg?

This includes bronchitis (swelling of the airway tube with mucus secretion), asthma (narrowing and swelling of the airways with excessive mucus secretion) and emphysema (damage of the air sacs in the lungs). Fluimucil 600 mg Tablet shows some common side effects like fever, nausea, vomiting and rash.

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