Hidonac Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

N-acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Paracetamol poisoning.

Dosage/Direction for Use

By IV infusion. Adult Initial dose: 150 mg/kg in 200 mL of 5% glucose inj over 15 min. 2nd dose: 50 mg/kg in 500 mL of 5% glucose at slow infusion rate for 4 hr. 3rd dose: 100 mg/kg in 1 L of 5% glucose over 16 hr.

Special Precautions

Bronchial asthma, peptic ulceration. Monitor coagulation factors.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, HTN, tachycardia, dizziness & fever.

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MIMS Class

Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents

ATC Classification

V03AB23 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of antidotes. Used to neutralize paracetamol overdose.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hidonac inj 5 g/25 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Hidonac

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Zambon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

EP Plus Group