Comparing Ambroxol vs NAC
Ambroxol | NAC (acetylcysteine) |
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Ambroxol | NAC (acetylcysteine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Expectoration. Ambroxol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. NAC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Ambroxol | More about NAC (acetylcysteine) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Ambroxol has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
NAC has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all NAC side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
None |
None |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
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Other acetylcysteine brands include: Acetadote, Legubeti, N-A-C Sustain | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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6 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Summary unavailable. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with NAC:
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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 | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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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