Nacel 1000mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
N- Acetyl Cysteine 1000mg/5ml
 
STORAGE
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Nacel 1000mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of the injury.

Nacel 1000mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, urticaria, flushing, and itching. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

USES OF NACEL INJECTION

·         Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

BENEFITS OF NACEL INJECTION

In Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Nacel 1000mg Injection is an antidote medicine that prevents serious side effects if a person has taken more than the normal or recommended amount of a medicine called paracetamol which leads to an overdose. Initially, there may be mild gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, irritability, etc. But, if left untreated, paracetamol overdose may cause serious liver damage, which may even lead to liver failure. Rarely, an excessive overdose may lead to a coma. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medication.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NACEL INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nacel

·         Rash

·         Red spots or bumps

·         Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

·         Itching

HOW TO USE NACEL INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW NACEL INJECTION WORKS

Nacel 1000mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nacel 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Nacel 1000mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE NACEL INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Nacel 1000mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.