HOW TO USE ACC®
ACC® gets to work fast to break down mucus and phlegm to help you feel yourself again.1-5
- Dissolve your ACC® 600 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink after a meal.1
- Take ½ a tablet 2 x daily OR 1 whole tablet 1 x daily.1
- ACC® 600 can be used by adults or children from the age of 14 years.1
Note: Don’t give ACC® 600 effervescent tablets to children under the age of 14 years.1
Adults only:
- Place the contents of the sachet directly on the tongue. No water needed.1
- Take 1 sachet 1 x daily.1
- Do not chew before swallowing.1
- The powder stimulates salivation so it can be swallowed easily.1
Note: Don’t give ACC 600® Oral Powder to children or adolescents.1
- Take your ACC® Oral Solution after meals, using a 5 ml medicine spoon or the 5 ml syringe.2
- ACC® Oral Solution can be used by adults and children from the age of 2 years.2
Know your dosage: Use the dosage guidelines provided.2
Age | Dosage |
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Children 2 to 5 years |
5 ml (1 x spoonful or syringe) Oral Solution 2 to 3 x daily |
Children 6 to 14 years |
10 ml (2 x spoonful or syringe) Oral Solution 2 x daily |
Adults and children older than 14 years |
10 ml (2 x spoonful or syringe) Oral Solution 2 to 3 x daily |
- Dissolve your ACC® 200 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink after a meal.1,3
- ACC® 200 can be used by adults and children from the age of 2 years.3
Know your dosage: Use the dosage guidelines provided.3
Age | Dosage |
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Children 2 to 5 years | ½ effervescent tablet 2 to 3 x daily |
Children 6 to 14 years | 1 effervescent tablet 2 x daily |
Adults and children older than 14 years | 1 effervescent tablet 2 to 3 x daily |
Note: Don't give ACC® Oral Solution or ACC® 200 to children under the age of 2 years.2,3
Did you know? ACC® includes the active ingredient acetylcysteine (uh-see-tuhl-si-steen), which breaks down thick and sticky mucus (in the nose and sinuses) and phlegm (in the lungs).1-6 |
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Need-to-know info for using ACC®
You can get ACC® over the counter at your local pharmacy, without a doctor’s prescription.1-3,7
The effects of ACC® during pregnancy haven’t been established.1-3 ACC should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Make sure you tell your healthcare provider if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.1-3
There are some types of medications that might interfere with ACC®.1-3 Be sure to let your healthcare provider know if you’re taking any other type of medication, including complementary or traditional medicines.1-3
Note: Do not use ACC® continuously for more than 14 days without consulting a healthcare provider.1-3 |
ACC® 600 effervescent tablets, ACC® 600 Oral Powder, ACC® Oral Solution and ACC® 200 are registered by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in South Africa. For more information, including interactions and safety precautions, read the ACC® product leaflets.
ACC® relieves mucus congestion in the airways1-3
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[S1] ACC® 20 mg/ml Oral Solution. Reg. No.: 48/10.3/0261. Composition: Each 1 ml of ACC 20 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION contains 20 mg acetylcysteine. ATC Code: R05C B01.
[S1] ACC® 200 (effervescent tablets). Reg. No.: 29/10.2.2/0753. Composition: Each ACC 200 effervescent tablet contains: 200 mg acetylcysteine. Pharmacological Classification: A10.3 Medicines acting on the respiratory system – other.
[S1] ACC® 600 (effervescent tablets). Reg. No.: 45/10.3/0229. Composition: Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg acetylcysteine. [S1] ACC® 600 ORAL POWDER. Reg. No.: 51/10.3/0816. Composition: Each sachet contains 600 mg of acetylcysteine. ATC Code: R05CB01.
For full prescribing information refer to the Sandoz Professional Information approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).
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