Comparing Acetylcysteine vs Mucomyst
Acetylcysteine | Mucomyst |
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Acetylcysteine | Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation, Expectoration, Acetaminophen Overdose, Diagnostic Bronchograms. acetylcysteine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Expectoration, Acetaminophen Overdose, Diagnostic Bronchograms. Mucomyst may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Expectoration (Mucolysis)
Acetaminophen Overdose
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More about Acetylcysteine | More about Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Acetylcysteine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Mucomyst has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: acetylcysteine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Mucomyst side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all acetylcysteine prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acetadote, Legubeti, N-A-C Sustain, NAC | Other acetylcysteine brands include: Acetadote, Legubeti, N-A-C Sustain, NAC | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
6 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with acetylcysteine:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Mucomyst:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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