ACETYLCYSTEINE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

Clinical Indication

COPD Reduction of sputum viscosity

Comments

LMSG Mucolytic prescribing guide

Effervescent tablets only, prescribe generically. Capsules not to be prescribed.

Date of classification

May 2010

Green

Medicines which could be started in any health care setting and do not require oversight by a specialist and which primary care would have full responsibility for prescribing and monitoring.