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.