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Suggest Safe Dosage And Effectiveness Of N-acetyl Cysteine

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Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Question: Hi,

Is it safe to take N-acetyl Cysteine?
Would it help with COPD?
What is a safe dosage and for how long can I take it?

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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, you can take NAC.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
N acetyl Cystiene (NAC) is having following properties.
1. Anti inflammatory
2. Antioxidant
3. Mucolytic
4. Expectorant.
All these actions are beneficial In COPD.
So NAC should be given in COPD.
It is to be given in following dose.
600 mg three times a day. And you can take it through out the life along with inhaler.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Suggest Safe Dosage And Effectiveness Of N-acetyl Cysteine

Brief Answer: yes, you can take NAC. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. N acetyl Cystiene (NAC) is having following properties. 1. Anti inflammatory 2. Antioxidant 3. Mucolytic 4. Expectorant. All these actions are beneficial In COPD. So NAC should be given in COPD. It is to be given in following dose. 600 mg three times a day. And you can take it through out the life along with inhaler. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.