acytine tablet - Acetylcysteine (600mg) medicine

Acytine Tablet 600mg - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ D D Pharmaceuticals ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is acytine tablet used for?

Acytine Tablet contains Acetylcysteine 600mg, a mucolytic agent that breaks down mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough up. It is used to treat conditions like chronic bronchitis, COPD, and cystic fibrosis where thick mucus is a problem. It also has antioxidant properties and can be used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.

  • Generic Name: Acetylcysteine
  • Manufacturer: D D Pharmaceuticals
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š acytine tablet Uses & Benefits

Mucolytic in respiratory conditions (COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis), acetaminophen overdose

Off-label uses: Prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy, treatment of pulmonary fibrosis

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Acetylcysteine
Brand NameAcyline Tablet
ManufacturerD D Pharmaceuticals
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassAcetylcysteine -Mucolytic
Route of AdministrationOral, intravenous (for overdose), inhalation
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionDistributes widely into body tissues and fluids
Protein Binding50-83%
MetabolismHepatic, primarily deacetylation to cysteine
Half-Life5.6 hours (adults), 11 hours (neonates)
ExcretionRenal (primarily as inactive metabolites)
Bioavailability6-10% (oral, due to extensive first-pass metabolism)
Onset of ActionRapid (within 1 hour for mucolytic effect)
Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Reduces mucus viscosity by breaking disulfide bonds; also acts as a precursor to glutathione, providing antioxidant effects

Mechanism Steps

1Acetylcysteine is deacetylated to cysteine in the liver
2Cysteine is a precursor for glutathione synthesis
3Glutathione conjugates with reactive metabolites of acetaminophen, preventing hepatotoxicity

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acytine tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acytine tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Drowsiness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Anaphylactoid reaction
  • Bronchospasm
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Seizures

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Hypotension

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Nitroglycerin Moderate Increased headache and hypotension
Activated charcoal Moderate Reduced effectiveness of acetylcysteine

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Nitroglycerin
  • Carbamazepine

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Chloroquine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Activated charcoal
  • Tetracyclines

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

None known

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of hepatotoxicity; avoid concurrent use

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine, severe asthma (relative), peptic ulcer disease (relative)

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests (in overdose), respiratory status, signs of hypersensitivity

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; considered compatible with breastfeeding

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; monitor for anaphylactoid reactions, seizures, and metabolic acidosis

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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