Dextein
Indication
Dextein are indicated as adjuvant treatment in certain clinical conditions characterized by the presence of thick and viscous mucoid or mucopurulent secretions e.g.:
- Chronic Bronchopulmonary disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema with Bronchitis, Chronic Asthma Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis)
- Acute Bronchopulmonary disease (Asthma with Bronchial mucous plugging, Bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Tracheobronchitis, pulmonary complications associated with surgery)
Composition
Acetylcysteine 600 mg
Package
1 tube of 10 tablets
Dosage Forms
ATC Classification
R05C
Warning
Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use while operating heavy machinery has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during pregnancy.
Lactation
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during lactation has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Dosage
18 Years Old and Above
Acute treatment:
1 tablet one time daily for 5-10 days.
Chronic treatment:
1 tablet one time daily for 1-2 months.
Other Details
16 months period is required to obtain the maximum benefit e.g. in prevention of chronic bronchitis exacerbation, but substantial symptomatic improvement is usually already noticeable in 1-2 months.